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Notice of Race for the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 Including Amendment 11 – December 2014
NOTICE OF RACE
ORGANISING AUTHORITY:
VOLVO OCEAN RACE, S.L.U.
In conjunction with:
Real Club de Regatas de Alicante &
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF)
Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 for
Volvo Ocean 65 Class Boats
Amendment 11
Race Headquarters
Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U.
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Muelle n 10
Puerto de Alicante
03001 Alicante
Spain
Telephone:
Facsimile:
+34 966 011 100
+34 966 080 389
E-mail:
[email protected]
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SPECIFIC ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO RRS and VO65 CLASS RULE:
BASIC PRINCIPLES
SPORTSMANSHIP AND THE RULES
COMPETITORS IN THE SPORT OF SAILING ARE GOVERNED BY A BODY OF RULES THAT
THEY ARE EXPECTED TO FOLLOW AND ENFORCE. A FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLE OF
SPORTSMANSHIP IS THAT WHEN COMPETITORS BREAK A RULE THEY WILL PROMPTLY
TAKE A PENALTY, WHICH MAY BE TO RETIRE.
FUNDAMENTAL RULE 4: THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR A BOAT’S DECISION TO PARTICIPATE IN
A RACE OR TO CONTINUE RACING IS HERS ALONE and
NOR 26 CODE OF CONDUCT:
PARTICIPANTS, PERSONS IN CHARGE, RESERVE PERSONS IN CHARGE, OBRS AND CREW
MEMBERS SHALL COMPLY WITH ANY REASONABLE REQUEST FROM THE OA OR ANY
OFFICIAL ASSOCIATED WITH THE RACE THIS INCLUDES INCLUDING ATTENDANCE AT
OFFICIAL FUNCTIONS, CO-OPERATION WITH EVENT SPONSORS AND SHALL NOT BEHAVE
SO AS TO BRING THE EVENT INTO DISREPUTE.
VO65 CLASS RULE
INTRODUCTION
THESE RULES ARE CLOSED CLASS RULES WHERE IF IT DOES NOT SPECIFICALLY SAY
THAT YOU MAY – THEN YOU SHALL NOT.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION A – DEFINITIONS and RULES ............................................................................................. 5
1. Race Definitions ........................................................................................................................ 5
2. The Rules ................................................................................................................................... 7
3. Race equipment and services fee ........................................................................................... 9
4. ENTRY AND Qualification ...................................................................................................... 10
SECTION B – LIMITATIONS and RESTRICTIONS ............................................................................ 12
5. boats, Sails, running Riggging, appendages, TRAINING and testing ............................... 12
6. Crew ......................................................................................................................................... 14
7. Guests on Board ..................................................................................................................... 18
8. documents and Declarations needed to Race ..................................................................... 20
9. Measurement and Inspections .............................................................................................. 21
10. Equipment Supplied By The OA ......................................................................................... 27
SECTION D – PENALTIES .................................................................................................................. 28
11. RRS: part 4 and NOR ............................................................................................................ 28
12. International Jury ................................................................................................................. 28
13. Language, Times, AMENDMENTS, INTERPRETATIONS, Notices AND INFORMATION 28
14. Sailing Instructions .............................................................................................................. 29
15. Communications While Racing ........................................................................................... 29
16. Media Requirements ............................................................................................................ 30
SECTION E – ASSEMBLY, QUALIFICATION, COURSES and STOPS ............................................ 31
17. Course ................................................................................................................................... 31
18. ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................................ 31
19. non-haulout and Pit stops ................................................................................................... 31
SECTION F – SCORING AND PRIZES ............................................................................................... 33
20. SCORING ............................................................................................................................... 33
21. PRIZES AND TROPHIES ...................................................................................................... 33
22. PRIZE GIVINGS, dinners and official functions ................................................................. 34
SECTION G – LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY ............................................................................. 35
23. Liability and responsibility .................................................................................................. 35
24. Code of Conduct ................................................................................................................... 36
25. Appendix A: ADVERTISING & BRANDING ......................................................................... 37
APPENDIX B – SECTION a ................................................................................................................. 44
26. OA SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................. 44
APPENDIX B: SECTION B. ............................................................................................................. 46
27. OA SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT and services. ......................................................................... 46
28. SAFETY REGULATIONS OA SUPPLIED AND NON-SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT
REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................ 47
29. SUPPLIED BY THE PARTICIPANT ...................................................................................... 50
APPENDIX c ........................................................................................................................................ 53
30. COURSE DETAILS ................................................................................................................ 53
APPENDIX d ........................................................................................................................................ 59
31. DISPUTE RESOLUTION and RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................................. 59
32. Anti-Doping Agreement ....................................................................................................... 60
APPENDIX F ........................................................................................................................................ 64
34. TEAM TENDERS ................................................................................................................... 64
APPENDIX G ........................................................................................................................................ 65
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AMMENDMENT 1: 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.13, 1.14, 1.23 (removed-subsequent re-numbering), 1.25, 1.26,
1.27, 1.28, 1.34, 1.35, 1.36, 2.1(i) (removed-subsequent re-numbering), 2.1(j), 2.1(k) 2.7, 2.9, 2.10,
2.12, 2.13, 2.13 (b), (d), (e), 2.15, 2.20, 2.25, 2.26, 3.1.2, 3.1.3 (a), (b), (c), 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 4.1.1, 4.1.3,
4.1.4, 4.1.6, 5, 5.1, 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.1.3, 5.2.3, 5.2.4, 5.2.5, 5.2.6, 5.6, 6.1.1, 6.1.6, 6.1.7 (removedsubsequent re-numbering), 6.2.3 (b), 6.2.4, 6.2.8, 6.3.1, 6.3.2 (a), (b), 6.3.3, 6.3.4, 6.3.5, 6.3.6,
6.3.7, 6.3.8, 7.1, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 7.1.3, 7.1.4, 7.1.5, 7.1.6, 7.1.7, 7.1.8, 7.1.9, 7.1.10, 7.1.12, 7.1.14, 8.1,
8.4, 8.5, 9. (new numbering), 9.1, 9.3.3 (now 9.6.1), 9.3.4, 9.4.3, 9.6, 9.6.1, 9.6.2 & (i) & (j), 9.6.3,
9.6.4, 10.1, 11.2, 12.1 (a), 13.3, 13.4, 13.3 (b), 13.4, 13.5, 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.9, 15.10 15.11, 15.12,
15.13 (c), 15.14, 16.2, 16.4, 17.1, 17.3, 18.1, 18.2, 18.4, 18.6 (removed-subsequent re-numbering),
(19-23 deleted), 19, 20 (renumber all from here) APPENDIX A, APPENDIX B, APPENDIX C,
APPENDIX E, APPENDIX F, APPENDIX G. END.
AMMENDMENT 2: 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.13, 1.14, 1.23 (removed-subsequent re-numbering), 1.25, 1.26,
1.27, 1.28, 1.34, 1.35, 1.36, 2.1(i) (removed-subsequent re-numbering), 2.1(j), 2.1(k) 2.7, 2.9, 2.10,
2.12, 2.13, 2.13 (b), (d), (e), 2.15, 2.20, 2.23, 2.24 (subsequent re-numbering) 2.25,
2.26(subsequent re-numbering), 3.1.2, 3.1.3 (a), (b), (c), 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 4.1.1, 4.1.3, 4.1.4, 4.1.6, 5,
5.1, 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.1.3, 5.2.3, 5.2.4, 5.2.5, 5.2.6, 5.6, 6.1.1, 6.1.6, 6.1.7 (removed-subsequent renumbering), 6.2.3 (b), 6.2.4, 6.2.8, 6.3.1, 6.3.2 (a), (b), 6.3.3, 6.3.4, 6.3.5, 6.3.6, 6.3.7, 6.3.8, 7.1,
7.1.1, 7.1.2, 7.1.3, 7.1.4, 7.1.5, 7.1.6, 7.1.7, 7.1.8, 7.1.9, 7.1.10, 7.1.12, 7.1.14, 8.1, 8.4, 8.5, 9. (new
numbering), 9.1, 9.3.3 (now 9.6.1), 9.6.2 (d), 9.3.4, 9.4.3, 9.6, 9.6.1, 9.6.2 & (i) & (j), 9.6.3, 9.6.4,
10.1, 11.2, 12.1 (a), 13.3, 13.4, 13.3 (b), 13.4, 13.5, 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.9, 15.10 15.11, 15.12, 15.13
(c), 15.14, 16.2, 16.4, 17.1, 17.3, 18.1, 18.2, 18.4, 18.6 (removed-subsequent re-numbering), (1923 deleted), 19, 20, 21 (renumber all from here) APPENDIX A, APPENDIX B, APPENDIX C,
APPENDIX E, APPENDIX F, APPENDIX G. END.
AMMENDMENT 3: 1.23, 1.24, 1.37 (renumber after), 2.17, 2.21, 5.1.2, 5.1.3, 5.2.6, 6.3.1, 8.6, 19.1,
19.3, 19.4, 19.5, 20.2, 25.10 (d), (e), (f), (g), 26.8, 30.1 and 30.2 END.
AMMENDMENT 4: 1.18, 5.2.6, 7.1.6, 9.6.8, 9.6.9, 29.7 END.
AMMENDMENT 5: 4.1.4, 5.1.1 (a), (i), (ii), 5.1.2 (a), 5.2.2, 5.2.3, 5.2.4, 5.2.7 (a), (b), 5.2.6 (a), (b),
5.2.7, 5.3.1, 6.3.2 (b), 6.3.8, 6.3.9 (renumbered), 9.6.1 (b), (viii), (ix), (c), (d), 9.6.2 (e), 9.6.3, 15.6,
22.1 (c), (e), 25.10 (a), (d), (e), (f), (g), 28.3, 30.2. Appendix E, END.
AMMENDMENT 6: 2.13 (a), 5.1.1 (a), (b), (d), 6.1.10 (b), 7.1.11, 7.1.12, 8.3 (d), 9.6.1 (b), (i), (viii)
(c), (i), (iv), (vi), (vii), (d), 9.6.2 (c), (h), 9.6.3 (d), 9.6.4, 9.6.10, 27.2 (SilentWind), (Yellowbrick)
30.1.7 (b), (c), 30.2 (Lorient start), END
AMMENDMENT 7: 2.12, 2.17, 5.1.2 (b), (c), (d), 6.3.5, 6.3.6, 6.3.7 (deleted), 8.3, 9.6.2 (i), 9.6.10,
18.3, 20.2, 20.3, 21.2, 27.2, 30.1.4 (Leg 9), 30.2, 34, Diagram 2. Added subsequent to amendment
7 being posted: 2.12, 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 6.2.4 (g), 8.3 (a), 9.6.1 (b) (d) (e), 10.4, 27.2, 28.3, Appendix G
END.
AMMENDMENT 8: 2.13 (d), 2.18, 8.2.1, 8.3 (b) (d), 9.6.1 (a iii), (b viii xii xiii xiv xv), (d i ii iii viii),
9.6.2 (h) (i) (j), 9.6.3 (a) (d), 15.13 (b) (c) (d), 27.2, 28.3, 28.4 END.
AMMENDMENT 9: 22.3 END.
AMMENDMENT 10: 6.1.2, 7.1.15, 9.6.1 (c), (vii) END.
AMMENDMENT 11: 1.16, 7.1.5, 19.6 and 30.2 END.
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SECTION A – DEFINITIONS AND RULES
1. RACE DEFINITIONS
1.1
Appendages: Appendages as described in the VO65 Class Rule.
1.2
Assembly Area: The area within a Port where a Boat berths after finishing and prior to
starting a Pro-Am, In-Port race or a Leg. A Boat shall remain in the Assembly Area except to
go sailing, or to haul out. In Ports where the haul out area is in the immediate vicinity to the on
water Assembly Area the haul out area may be counted as the Assembly Area.
1.3
Assembly Date: 0900 Monday 8 September 2014 the date by which a Boat is required to be
in the Alicante Assembly Area.
1.4
Boat: A Volvo Ocean 65 Class boat used by the Participant to train for or take part in the
Race. It comprises all the components, fittings, systems and other requirements needed to
make her comply with the VO65 Class Rule and the NOR, including consumables and
personal equipment.
1.5
BY: The boatyard: a department set up by the OA consisting of representatives from all of the
Boat components and equipment suppliers whose primary function is to maintain a spare
parts pool and other supplies for the VO65 and who will be responsible for overseeing all
repairs and maintenance of the VO65 during the Race in conjunction with Participant
representatives. The obligations and liabilities of Volvo Ocean Race are contained in
Schedule 3 of the CPP Annex A to Schedule 3 contains the specifications.
1.6
Class Rule: The rule governing the Volvo Ocean 65 Class of boat.
1.7
Commercial Participation Protocol (CPP): An agreement entered into between the
Participant and the OA, the Commercial Participation Protocol.
1.8
Crew Member: Any person, who has signed the Person in Charge, Reserve Person in
Charge or Crew Member Agreement and who may be on board the Boat for the purposes of
Racing.
1.9
Crew Member Agreement: The agreement between OA and a Crew Member.
1.10
IJ: The International Jury appointed by ISAF.
1.11
ISAF: the International Sailing Federation.
1.12
Leg: A race between two Ports.
1.13
Noticeboard: www.http://www.volvooceanrace.com/en/noticeboard.html
1.14
OBR: Any person, who has signed the On-Board Reporter Agreement and who will be on
board the Boat while Racing, whose output is controlled by the OA and who shall not
contribute to the sailing or Racing of the Boat and must comply with the restrictions in NOR
6.2. An OBR’s gender will not be considered when applying NOR 6.1.4.
1.15
On-Board Reporter Agreement: The agreement between OA and an On-Board Reporter.
1.16
Non-Haul-out and Restricted Haul-out Stop: A Stopover between Legs where special rules
apply.
1.17
NOR: The Notice of Race for the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15.
1.18
OA: As per RRS 89.1 (h): The Organizing Authority for the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15. The
OA is Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U. and Real Club de Regattas de Alicante.
1.19
Owner: See Participant.
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1.20
Participant: The syndicate company, the owners of a Boat entered in the Race, the entity that
runs sponsors or funds a Boat and the entity/entities that enters or intends to enter into the
Commercial Participation Protocol relating to a Boat. For the purposes of the RRS, the
Participant signatory shall be considered a competitor. From the Assembly Date a Participant
will be a Participant that has entered the Race.
1.21
Person in Charge or Reserve Person in Charge: A Crew Member or that Crew member’s
reserve who is the sole representative of the Participant, duly authorised by the Participant in
writing, and who has signed the Person in Charge Agreement (RRS 46, 78.1 & 78.2).
1.22
Person in Charge Agreement or Reserve Person in Charge Agreement: The agreement
between the OA and the Person in Charge or the Reserve Person in Charge.
1.23
Pit Stop: a stop during a Leg where special rules apply.
1.24
Port: Any port that has a Leg start and or finish or is designated as a Pit Stop.
1.25
Pre-Race: The period between the 9 July 2012 and the first In-Port race.
1.26
Pre-Race Sail: Any of the first 7 VO65 sails delivered to the Participant from North Sails with
the exception of any storm sails.
1.27
Pro-Am race, or In-Port race: Races held in the vicinity of a Stopover.
1.28
Race: The Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 including Leg 0 all Pro-Am, In-Port races, Legs and,
supplementary or incidental activities.
1.29
Race Sail: Any sail included within the maximum total of 11 as stated in NOR 5.1.2 (a) and
declared in accordance with NOR 8.3 (b) and which may be on-board a Boat while Racing.
1.30
Racing: Has the same meaning as the RRS definition.
1.31
RC: The Race Committee as appointed by the OA in accordance with RRS 89.2 (b).
1.32
RRS: The Racing Rules of Sailing 2013-2016.
1.33
Rules: One or more of the rules mentioned in NOR 2.
1.34
Serial Number: Has the same meaning as that in the Class Rule
1.35
SI: The Sailing Instructions for a Pro-Am race, In-Port, or a Leg.
1.36
Stopover: The start or finish port and any other port between Legs where special rules may
apply.
1.37
VCA: The management group for the VO65 Class. Whose members are the VO65 class
manager, Boat Yard Manager (BY) and the Volvo Ocean Race’s Race Director. The address
for questions is [email protected]
1.38
VO65: The Volvo Ocean 65, the class of Boat used in the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 that
must comply with the Class Rules while Racing.
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2.
THE RULES
2.1
Applicable documents:
(a) The Commercial Participation Protocol (CPP)
(b) The Notice of Race (NOR)
(c) The Leg or In-Port and Pro Am Sailing Instructions and their addendums
(d) The Racing Rules of Sailing 2013-2016 (RRS)
(e) The Volvo Ocean 65 Class Rule
(f) The Equipment Rules of Sailing 2013-2016 (ERS)
(g) The Deed of Undertaking
(h) The Sales and Purchase Agreement
(i) The VO65 Class Specification
2.2
Unless expressly provided otherwise: when there is a conflict between Rules, uncertainty over
precedence or which Rule applies the IJ will decide the applicable Rule. Titles in the NOR or
SI’s shall not form part of the Rule.
2.3
Between sunset and sunrise, when a Boat cannot determine with certainty: which tack another
Boat is on, she shall keep clear of that Boat.
2.4
RRS 26 is changed so that the warning signal is the VO65 Class Flag and the warning signal
shall be made 10 minutes before the starting signal and the preparatory signal shall be made
5 minutes before the start signal.
2.5
The text of RRS 28.2 is deleted and replaced with:
A string representing a boat’s track from the time she begins to approach the starting line from
its pre-start side to start until she finishes shall, when drawn taut,
(a) pass each mark or position on the required side and in the correct order,
(b) touch each rounding mark,
(c) pass between the marks of a gate from the direction of the previous mark, and
(d) pass or touch each mark or position on the required side and in the correct order she may
correct any errors to comply with this rule, provided she has not finished.
2.6
For a Leg RRS 32 and 33 are amended in that: The RC may amend the course for a Leg
while Boats are racing by communicating to Boats by whatever means available the remaining
course in full from a position, rounding mark, position, scoring waypoint, gate, line of latitude
or longitude from where the change is effective. This may only be done for reasons of safety
or a likelihood of all Boats not finishing with enough time to be properly prepared for another
stage in the Race.
2.7
After the preparatory signal for a Leg: a Boat may suspend Racing at any time under the
procedures and restrictions contained in the general Leg SI’s or their addendums.
2.8
RRS 41 add: (e) the RC, race control or another Boat or the BY when given permission by
race control.
2.9
RRS 42.2 (a), (b) and (d) may be deleted or amended by the SI’s.
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2.10
RRS 47.2 is changed by NOR 7.
2.11
RRS 50.2 does not apply.
2.12
RRS 50.3 is deleted and replaced with:
An outrigger shall only be used to assist in the sheeting of a sail on the leeward side of the
Boat using a designated outrigger attachment point. Outriggers shall not be deployed in ProAm or In-Port races. On a Leg they shall not be deployed until a Boat has rounded or passed
the leaving mark stated in the Leg Addendum.
2.13
RRS 51 is changed in that:
(a) Non-sealed equipment, internal stackable equipment, when not being used for its
intended purpose shall be stored below decks, sails when not in use may be stored below
decks, these items may be moved to any position inside the hull between bulkheads B
and H.
(b) Sails and non-sealed deck equipment when above deck; may be stowed anywhere within
an area formed by the Lifelines, Stanchions & Pulpits, except on the aerial frame, life rafts
or in the area between the life rafts and the aft pedestal.
(c) No items of equipment other than those contained in NOR Appendix B Section C marked
with* may be stored aft of bulkhead H, Crew Members and the OBR shall not enter these
areas except: briefly to perform a necessary task. Garbage may be stored in the forward
watertight compartment.
(d) No action shall be taken to alter stability by retaining or moving water or other fluids either
above or below decks other than in the forward and aft ballast tanks or as permitted in
NOR 9.6 (d) (viii)
(e) For heavy items or when a member of the OA, an equipment inspector or other official
decides that items are on-board for the purpose of ballast the items will be sealed in a
position between bulkheads B and H as close to the longitudinal centre of gravity and the
centreline of the boat as possible.
2.14
RRS 52 does not apply to the operation of the canting keel.
2.15
RRS 55 add a second sentence: However discarding small amounts of what are generally
accepted as biodegradable items such as food scraps and elastic or wool bands when setting
a sail is permitted.
2.16
The title of RRS 60.2 is deleted and replaced with: The RC or the VCA may
2.17
RRS 61.1(a) delete the last sentence and replace with: During a Leg, after Addendum Q has
ceased to apply she shall immediately inform the other Boat and race control giving a brief
explanation of the incident and her intention to protest. However,
2.18
The text of RRS 64.1 first paragraph is deleted and replaced with:
When the IJ decides that a boat that is a party to a protest hearing has broken a rule the IJ
may impose penalties other than disqualification A penalty shall be imposed whether or not
the applicable rule was mentioned in the protest. If a boat has broken a rule when not racing,
her penalty shall apply to the race sailed nearest in time to that of the incident. However,
Note: RRS 64.1 (a), (b) and (c) remain unchanged.
2.19
RRS 76.1 is deleted and replaced with: The OA reserves the right to reject or cancel the entry
of any Boat for reasons of safety or non-compliance with the Deed of Undertaking.
2.20
RRS 78.1 is deleted and replaced with: The Participant and any other person in charge shall
ensure that the boat is maintained to comply with her class rules and that her measurement or
rating certificate, if any, remains valid.
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2.21
RRS 78.3 is deleted and replaced with: When an equipment inspector or a member of the
VCA decides that a Boat does not comply with the Class Rules, he shall report the matter in
writing to the RC who shall report the matter the IJ and may result in a hearing.
2.22
RRS 86.2: ISAF have granted permission to the OA to delete; RRS 88.1 and 88.2 and
replaced with; the prescriptions of national authorities will not apply. Also amendments to the
ISAF Regulations, in accordance with RRS 86.2 the letter will be posted on the Noticeboard.
2.23
RRS Appendix A 2 is deleted.
2.24
RRS Appendix A 7 is deleted and replaced with: If boats are tied at the finishing line, the
points for the place for which the boats have tied and for the place(s) immediately below shall
be added together and divided equally.
2.25
RRS Appendix A 8.1 add a sentence at the end of the rule: However, if there is a tie on total
Leg points at the end of the Race the tie shall be broken in favour of the Boat with the highest
place in the overall In-Port race series.
2.26
RRS Appendix A 9 is deleted.
2.27
RRS Addendum Q of the RRS as may be amended by the Pro-Am and In-Port SI’s shall apply
for all Pro-Am and In-Port races. If stated in the Leg addendum RRS Addendum Q shall apply
at the beginning of a Leg.
2.28
There shall be no signals ashore. Race Signals, Other Signals-Flag L Ashore shall not apply.
This changes Race Signals, Flag L.
2.29
Anti-Doping Rules; the applicable rules and procedures will be contained in NOR Appendix E
Crew Members and OBRs are reminded of their obligation to know the Anti-Doping Rules.
The Person in Charge or the Reserve Person in Charge is also responsible for informing their
Crew Members and OBRs of the Anti-Doping Rules and ensuring that all Crew Members and
OBRs sign and submit Appendix 3 of the Anti Doping Rules in accordance with NOR 8.1 (k).
2.30
Boats shall comply with MARPOL 73/78 Annex V, which prohibits the dumping plastic or
synthetic materials at sea. Boats shall not dump fuel or oil overboard at any time.
2.31
Further to Class Rule F. 4.1, for the Pre-Race and the Race the list of approved suppliers can
be obtained from [email protected]
3.
RACE EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES FEE
3.1
FEE PAYMENT SCHEDULE
3.1.1
The Race equipment fee shall be € 375,000.00 plus any Tax at the appropriate rate.
3.1.2
In addition; each Participant shall also lodge a Race deposit of € 50,000.00 On ordering the
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Boat or by 31 March 2013 whichever is the later: along with the completed application to
enter form available from the OA, receipt of the non refundable Race deposit and the
completed application to enter form will make the Participant an official entry (Deed of
Undertaking 2 (a)). Once the Participant’s Boat has started in an In-Port race or a Leg of the
Race this non refundable deposit will become the Race deposit in accordance with NOR
3.1.3. Any remaining portion of the deposit not in dispute shall be repaid to the Participant by
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30 November 2015.Only upon receipt of this Race deposit together with the application to
enter form and acceptance by the OA will the Participant be registered as an official entry.
Once the first official entry is registered by the OA to the last day of the Race, only
Participants registered as official entries will be invited to relevant discussions and decisionmaking meetings.
3.1.3
To guarantee the delivery of NOR Appendix B Equipment with the Boat to the specifications,
payments must be made no later than those in NOR 3.1.3: any late payment may result in a
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the Race deposit must be received by the OA before 30 June 2014 for the Participant to start
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in the Race. The OA reserves the right to accept an official entrant after the 30 June 2014 if it
has received less than 8 official entries by that date.
(a) € 200,000.00 On ordering, the Boat and signing the Deed of Undertaking or by 30
September 2013 whichever is the later: the first instalment.
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(b) € 100,000.00 On ordering, the Boat and signing the Deed of Undertaking or by 31 March
2014 whichever is the later: the second instalment.
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(c) € 75,000.00 On ordering the Boat and signing the Deed of Undertaking or by 30 June
2014 whichever is the later: Or the full balance of the equipment and services fee and
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Race deposit must be received by the OA If the OA approves an order for a Boat after 30
June 2014 the order must be accompanied by the refundable deposit, the application to
enter and the full balance of the equipment and fee.
3.2
REFUND OF FEES
3.2.1
When a Participant can demonstrate that an amendment of the Rules prior to the start of the
Race would consequently cause that Participant a loss, or to incur costs, exceeding the total
value of their payments towards the Race equipment and services fee to that date, that
Participant may within 28 days of publication of such an amendment, by written notice to the
OA, withdraw its entry. In this case the OA shall refund payments made by the Participant to
that date less the cost of equipment and services provided to that Participant should the
Participant decide to keep the equipment or have used the service. This paragraph sets out
the exclusive remedy of any Participant for any amendment to the Race rules and the OA
shall have no other liability for any consequences for the Participant, or any third party, of
such amendment to the Race rules. Should there be a disagreement between the OA and the
Participant on the amount of the refund then the matter shall be decided by the IJ.
3.2.2
When an entry is withdrawn other than in accordance with NOR 3.2.1, the OA shall be entitled
to retain any fees paid.
3.3
BOATYARD FEES
3.3.1
The BY fee and payment schedule is contained in the CPP Schedule 3, the fees shall be paid
according to the schedule prior to a Boat competing in or continuing in the Race.
4.
ENTRY AND QUALIFICATION
4.1.1
Only VO65 Boats can enter the Race.
4.1.2
All Boats shall have a valid VO65 Class Certificate while Racing.
4.1.3
Prior to the Assembly Date, each Boat entered in the Race must complete a non-stop open
ocean qualification race or passage of approximately 2000 nautical miles, with at least 60%
(rounded up) of the Crew Members for Leg 1, the proposed route and the crew must be
approved in advance by the OA.
4.1.4
On Friday 12 September 2014, each Boat entered in the Race shall compete with the
following minimum number of Crew Members for Leg 1 (NOR 6.1.4 (a) = 7, (b) 8 and (c) 10)
plus the OBR in an OA organised Leg 0 of approximately 400 nautical miles to test various
items of supplied equipment. Following the dock-out ceremony and before the start of Leg 0
the crew shall demonstrate: fitting and sailing with the emergency steering the rescue kite,
complete a man overboard recovery, and other task specified by the RC, these shall be
recorded on video and other forms of media and transmitted back to race control.
4.1.5
Should a Boat entered in the Race be unable to complete either of the qualification races or
passages in NOR 4.1.3, 4.1.4 or any of their requirements she shall complete a race or
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passage or fulfil the requirements as directed by the OA before she starts in the Race.
4.1.6
The Participant shall supply a crew list to the OA for the qualification race(s) or passage(s) in
NOR 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 at least 48 hours before they start each event.
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SECTION B – LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
5.
BOATS, SAILS, RUNNING RIGGGING, APPENDAGES, TRAINING AND TESTING
Boats, Sails, Rigs, Appendages and equipment shall be used as supplied and in accordance
with the VO65 Class Rules, NOR the SI’s and any other documentation supplied with the
Boat. Any repairs or alterations carried out to the Boats, Sails, Rigs, Appendages and
equipment shall be undertaken by or under the guidance of the BY. Under certain
circumstances repairs and alterations may be undertaken by the Participant with the prior
written permission of the VCA and the BY, any permission granted will contain the
requirement that the repair or alteration is inspected by a member of the VCA for Class Rule
compliance prior to the Boat commencing Racing, the request and the answer shall be posted
on the Noticeboard.
5.1
SAILS
Only the sails and sail bags manufactured for or allocated to the Participant and supplied by
North Sails under the Sail Purchase Agreement between the Participant and North Sails for
either the Pre-Race or the Race Sails shall be hoisted or used on the Boat at any time. The
storm jib is designed to be used as a part of the safety equipment and will be sealed in place
while Racing as such the sail bag have been designed for storing/sealing in place and may
prove difficult to use should the sail be used pre race on a regular basis.
5.1.1
(a) For the Alicante Stopover: Pre-Race Sails may be used for practice, Leg 0, the practice
races and Pro-Am Races. These sails may be unbranded, except that the mainsail shall
have as a minimum the Volvo Ocean 65 logo as per NOR 25.10 (i)
(b) Any Pre-Race Sails used after the start of Leg 1 shall comply with NOR 25.10 and:
(c) During the Abu Dhabi, Auckland, Newport, Lisbon, Lorient and Gothenburg Stopovers the
Pre-Race J1 may be used for and any practice and Pro-Am Races no other Pre Race
Sails shall be used.
5.1.2
(a) For the Race a Participant may purchase one of each of the sails contained in NOR 5.1.3
(a, b, c, d, e, f and g). In addition the Participant may purchase another four sails from
those contained in NOR 5.1.3 (b, c, d, e, f, and g) making a total of 11 Race Sails. The
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date by which the Participants Race Sails shall be ordered will be 14 April 2014. The
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Race Sails shall be hoisted for the first time on or after 1 September 2014. The hoisting
of any Race Sail shall be in either the Alicante Stopover or at any Stopover from Abu
Dhabi onwards and shall be supervised by a representative of North Sails.
For the Alicante In-Port Race a Boat shall use her Race Sails which may be chosen from
any of her 11 Race Sails.
(b) Prior to the Abu Dhabi Stopover the Boat shall only use the sails that were on-board for
the first Leg.
(c) If prior to the Abu Dhabi Stopover a Boat has damaged beyond repair or lost one or more
of her Race Sails she may apply in writing to the VCA and the IJ for permission to use one
of her spare Race Sails of the same code as the Race Sail that was damaged beyond
repair or lost, the request and the answer shall be posted on the Noticeboard.
(d) If a Boat damages beyond repair or loses one or more of her Race Sails and does not
have a spare Race Sail of the same code she may apply in writing to the VCA and the IJ
for permission to use her Pre-Race Sail of the same code, the request and the answer
shall be posted on the Noticeboard.
Any decision on an application under NOR 5.1.2 (c & d) shall be given as a result of a hearing
conducted by the IJ. Should the IJ decide that the damage or loss was due to exceptional
circumstances they may make another arrangement. However, when as the result of a
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hearing the IJ finds that the damage or loss was deliberate or as the result of negligence or
similar the request shall be denied.
5.1.3
While Racing the Boat may only carry on-board the following Race Sails, which shall only be
used in accordance with the relevant VO65 Class Rule C10.2, 3, 4, 6 & 7.
(a) 1 x Mainsail
(b) 1 x J1
(c) 1 x J2
(d) 1 x J3
(e) 1 x A3 (Gennaker)
(f) 1 x Fractional Code 0 (FRO)
(g) 1 x Masthead Code 0 (MH0)
In addition the Boat shall carry on-board her Pre-Race storm jib, and only use in accordance
with VOR Class Rule C10. The storm jib shall only be used when there are no other sails
hoisted forward of the mast, at all other times it shall remain sealed in place.
5.1.4
For a Leg the rescue kite shall be on-board and sealed in accordance with NOR 9.62 and 9.63
The rescue kite shall only be used when the Boat has been dismasted, is unable to control the
canting of the keel or the keel bulb has been lost. The circumstances shall be reported to the
IJ and may result in a hearing.
5.2
TESTING, TRAINING 5.2.1
Participants shall not engage in two-boat testing involving 2 or more Boats before the
Assembly Date.
Boats shall be considered to be testing if at any time they:
(a) Exchange or compare performance information or data.
(b) Are sailing in a similar direction within a range of 2 nautical miles of another Boat.
5.2.2
All Participants including through the assistance of third parties, shall not share or exchange
performance information or data gathered by the Participant about their Boat unless this
information is shared to all Participants without cost to the other Participants. This restriction
shall not apply to performance information or data which may be gleaned either visually, using
equipment supplied with the Boat or equipment that is permitted to be on-board without
assistance from other persons or entities in formal or informal competition as permitted in
NOR 5.2.6 (a) and (c) or otherwise as permitted in the NOR.
5.2.3
Performance data is any information or data given verbally or in hard or soft copy that may
assist another Participant in changing or improving the performance of their Boat. Following is
a non exhaustive list of what may be considered performance information or data:
(a) Rig loads
(b) Sail combinations and crossovers
(c) Polars
(d)
Ballasting
(e) Stacking
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(f)
Daggerboard settings
5.2.4
NOR 5.2.2 does not prevent a supplier disclosing improved methods or technology developed
by the supplier provided the information is disclosed to all Participants at the same time.
5.2.5
Position monitoring equipment will be installed by the OA and shall be remain on board the
Boat. Once installed it shall remain powered on and shall not be modified or removed except
by or with the prior written approval of the OA. The OA may use the information received from
the position monitoring equipment to verify compliance with the Rules or for developing and
testing tracking or other OA software. A Participant wanting to turn their position monitoring
equipment off must apply in writing to the OA; the answer will be posted on the Noticeboard.
5.2.6
The following will not be considered infringing NOR 5.2.1 (b) when;
(a) Participating in races, which have been approved by the OA, the OA may impose special
conditions on those Participants that compete, these are:
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Fastnet Race 11 August 2013
(ii)
Harwich Race Holland-GBR 27 May 2014
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(iii) North Sea Race GBR-Holland 30 May 2014
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(iv) Sjelland Runt Denmark 26 June 2014
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(v) Tour Ile de Groix 13 July 2014
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(vi) Marina Rubicon Round Canary Islands 19 July 2014
(vii) Cowes Week 2014 2
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(viii) Sevenstar Round Great Britain & Ireland Race 10 August 2014
(b) A Participant has received written permission at least 14 days in advance of any race,
sponsor/publicity or other event in which more than one Boat or Boats may take part; any
permission may contain special conditions and will be posted on the Noticeboard.
(c) Taking part in organised training sessions where multiple Participants can and will
participate any such training sessions must be approved in advance by the OA, the
approval will be posted on the Noticeboard.
5.2.7
5.3
When Boats are reported to be in breach of NOR 5.2.2 the report will be sent to the IJ and
may result in a hearing.
RIGGING
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5.3.1
From the 28 September 2014 until the 30 June 2015 only running rigging manufactured by
the official VO65 running rigging manufacturer shall be used on a Boat, unless certain items
are permitted to be a team detail by VO65 Class Rule or its Appendix F.
6.
CREW
6.1
CREW MEMBERS AND ON-BOARD REPORTERS ABOARD WHILE RACING
6.1.1
The OBR and either the Person in Charge or the Reserve Person in Charge shall be on-board
for all Pro-Am, In-Port races and Legs.
6.1.2
For all In-Port races and Legs the minimum number of Crew Members on-board while Racing
shall be 6.
6.1.3
For all In-Port races and Legs a Boat shall have on board at least 2 Crew Members, not
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including the OBR, who shall be born on or after 1 October 1984.
6.1.4
During an In-Port race or a Leg the total number of Crew Members on-board excluding the
OBR shall be:
(a) Open crew; when the total has less than 4 female the maximum shall be a total of 8.
(b) Mixed crew: when the total has a least 4 female and no more than 5 are male the
maximum shall be a total of 9
(c) Female crew; when all the Crew Members are female; the maximum shall be 11. 6.1.5
During an In-Port race: All of the Crew Members shall have sailed the previous Leg or will sail
the next Leg of the Race. Any request for replacement or substitution shall be in writing to the
RC, the request and the decision will be posted on the Noticeboard.
6.1.6
During a Pro-Am race the number of Crew Members on-board shall be a minimum 5 and a
maximum of 6.
6.1.7
During a Leg: at least 50% (rounded up) of the Crew Members who start each Leg of the
Race shall have participated in the approved qualification race or passage or a Leg of a Volvo
Ocean Race since 2008 or at the discretion of the OA other events in similar boats.
6.1.8 All Crew Members and the OBR shall have undergone a medical and dental examination no
more than 6 months before the start of the Race. Medical and Dental certificates, available
from the OA, shall be completed and signed by the examining doctor or dentist.
6.1.9
All Crew Members and the OBR shall have a nationally recognised first aid certificate,
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acceptable to the OA, which shall be valid until the 31 July 2015. The certification shall
include cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. As a guide to a minimum level of qualification;
http://www.rya.org.uk/coursestraining/courses/specialist/Pages/Firstaid.aspx
6.1.10 In addition a minimum of 2 Crew Members shall:
(a) Medical: Act as the medics for the Boat and undertake a medical course which fulfils the
following criteria:
(i) Be run by an organisation approved in advance by the OA.
(ii) Be covered in no less than 3 days and the content should prepare the Crew Members
for their role as medics.
(iii) Following the successful completion of the course, each medic shall be issued with a
certificate by the training organisation that ran the course, confirming that the Crew
Member has completed the course to the necessary standard.
Following the medical course the medics shall be able to demonstrate the following skills:
They are able to competently manage an air-way, apply simple strapping and plaster casts,
undertake skin suturing, insert intravenous cannula and give intravenous fluids, give both
intra-muscular and intravenous injections, and apply a temporary dental filling. They shall also
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provide the documentation showing that they have been assessed since 1 November 2013 in
these skills by a recognised medical practitioner and have proven to be of an acceptable
standard.
In addition to the above: medics will be required to attend a medical refresher course during
the Assembly Period during which demonstration of these skills may also be requested by the
OA. Questions relating to the medical requirements should be directed to:
[email protected]
(b) Communications: Hold a valid General Operator’s Certificate GOC/GMDSS for the
duration of the race. Similar to: http://www.nwkcollege.ac.uk/nstc/courses/gmdss/GOC or
have attended a training session with a representative of Cobham the Race
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communications supplier during the Assembly Period.
6.2
ON-BOARD REPORTER
6.2.1
The OBR shall be fully trained by the OA in the use of all the on board media equipment prior
to and during the Assembly Period and shall carry out media and other duties nominated by
the OA. The OA shall further define these duties in the SI’s or their addendums. The OBR
shall not participate in the sailing of the Boat, in navigation nor in the maintenance or repair of
the Boat. 6.2.2
6.2.3
In the event an OBR does not reach the required standard the OA will offer the Participant a
list of trainees that are suitably qualified, the Participant will select one of the trainees as their
OBR. A Boat may not start without an approved OBR.
The OBRs will be selected and trained as follows: (a) The OA will manage the recruitment process for all the OBRs.
(b) Participants will be circulated a list of potential OBRs by the OA before the final selection
for training.
(c) Participants may propose OBRs for training.
(d) The OA will train and approve all OBRs.
(e) Only OA approved OBRs can take part in the Race.
(f) Once an OBR is approved they will be released to work with the Participant under the
direction of the OA.
(g) All OBRs shall supply multi-media content as directed by the OA.
(h) Any reasonable request not complied with by the OBR may be referred to the IJ and may
result in a hearing.
6.2.4
The permitted duties are contained in NOR 6.2.4 and shall only be carried out after all OA
media requests have been completed. The permitted duties of the OBR are;
(a) Normal personal activities of living on board a Boat
(b) Being included in the roster for cooking, washing, sponging/bailing
(c) Moving their own equipment
(d) Handling communications with external medical advice and with follow up reports to the
caregivers
(e) Actions that would be considered good manners e.g. passing sunglasses, wet weather
gear, drinks etc.
(f) Water-making and charging of batteries
(g) Handling or moving a food bag to decant contents into a day food bag or to get food or
similar (gas etc.) to prepare a meal or drinks.
6.2.5
As a non-exhaustive list of prohibited actions;
(a) On deck: Helming, trimming, grinding, foredeck work, stacking sails or other equipment,
retrieving, folding or handling sails
(b) Below decks: stacking sails or other non media equipment, helping with or repairing sails,
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engine and electrical repairs, medical duties (except in extreme emergency)
(c) General: substituting or assisting in the event that a Crew Member is incapacitated,
navigation, weather and performance analysis and position reporting
6.2.6
On a Leg the OBR shall, as a minimum, supply media output as directed by the OA media
manager, these duties will be contained in the SI’s.
6.2.7
During an In-Port race the OBR shall, as a minimum, supply media output as directed by the
OA media manager, these duties will be contained in the SI’s.
6.2.8
While Racing: in the event the OBR is unable to perform their duties a Crew Member shall
take over the duties under the guidance of the OBR manager until either the OBR is able to
resume their duties or the Boat finishes. The substitute OBR is not required to carry out the
environmental duties and is not restricted by NOR 6.2.5, however all circumstances
surrounding the substitution shall be immediately communicated to race control and recorded
in the relevant Crew Member’s post Race declaration.
6.3
BRIEFINGS AND CREW TRAINING
6.3.1
All Crew Members and OBRs shall:
(a) Attend the 2 day safety course organised by OA at an advanced training facility which
shall include basic life support training, a maximum 2 teams of 13 can attend each
session, positions will be allocated to official entrants on a first come first-first served
basis, the session dates are:
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18 – 19 August 2014 (Dongfeng & Spanish)
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20 – 21 August 2014 (SCA & ADOR)
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22 – 23 August 2014(Alvimedica &)
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25 – 26 August 2014 (Team Brunel & Team Vestas Wind)
In the event that there are only 7 Boats entered a Participant may apply to the
OA for extra positions in the session where only one team is participating.
(b) Be able to demonstrate at any time from the Assembly Date until the finish of the Race,
emergency drills including MOB recovery in different weather conditions, the operation of
safety equipment and the operation of all communications equipment on board, including
the making of distress calls, if possible these requirements will be tested prior to or during
the sailing of Leg 0 during the Assembly Period.
6.3.2
All Crew Members, OBRs and the Participants senior management shall: (a) Together with senior team management, attend a 2-hour session of media strategy
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explanation to be held in Alicante 26 September 2014 at 1700hrs.
(b) Together with 2 members of senior team management, attend a 2-hour briefing on anti
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piracy following the skippers and navigators briefing 7 October 2014.
6.3.3
As a minimum 2 Crew Members referred to in NOR 6.1.10 (a) shall attend a 2 day medical
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briefing to be held on the 25 & 26 September 2014. They or their replacements may further
be required to attend a refresher course to be conducted at a Port during the Race.
6.3.4
The Person in Charge, Reserve Person in Charge and navigators shall attend a half day
briefing covering emergency procedures with members of the Maritime Rescue Coordination
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Centre 30 September 2014 immediately following the Alicante In-Port race briefing.
6.3.5
2 Crew Members from each Boat shall attend a 1 – day Volvo Penta training day to be held in
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Alicante between 0900 and 1500hrs on the 26 September 2014.
6.3.6
As a minimum of 1 Crew Members shall attend a Mastervolt/SilentWind course to be held in
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Alicante between 1400 and 1800hrs on the 25 September 2014.
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6.3.7
Spare
6.3.8
The Person In Charge, the Reserve Person In Charge, navigator, technical shore manager,
team manager and the teams communications manager, shall attend a briefing on the VOR
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crisis management plan in the VOR offices at 0900 6 October 2014.
6.3.9
Crew Members and OBRs who fail to attend scheduled briefings or training days or who join a
Boat after these briefings or training days shall prior to racing be required to attend similar
briefings at a time and to a standard to be determined by the OA. The costs associated with
attending the briefing or training shall be borne by the Participant. As the OA will not approve
any crew who have not met the training or certification requirements it is strongly
recommended that planned substitute Crew Members or OBRs attend the original briefings or
training sessions.
7.
GUESTS ON BOARD
7.1.1
The Participant shall provide all guests on the Boat at any time, and shall ensure such guests
use, life jackets and wet weather clothing, which conforms with that worn by the Participants
Crew Members (with the exception of names on the shoulders) and shall provide all other
necessary safety equipment to all guests and ensure guests use the same.
Practice races
7.1.2
Unless otherwise instructed by the OA four (4) media guests shall be on board during a
practice race. The OA shall nominate two of the guests and the Participant shall nominate two
of the guests.
7.1.3
During practice races guests shall comply with RRS 49.
7.1.4
During a practice race guests shall remain aft of the helm. The Person in Charge may allow a
guest to helm.
Pro-Am races
7.1.5
During Pro-Am races, guests may take part in the sailing of the Boat.
7.1.6
During Pro-Am races guests shall comply with RRS 49.
7.1.7
Unless otherwise instructed by the OA, a maximum of 10 guests shall be on board during the
Pro-Am races, the maximum number of people on-board shall be 16. The OA shall nominate 3
of the guests.
In-Port races
7.1.8
Unless otherwise instructed by the OA three (3) guests shall be on board during an In-Port
race. The OA shall nominate one of the guests the Participant shall nominate one of the
guests. The third guest will be a VIP or someone anticipated to bring significant extra media
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coverage. The guest shall be agreed with the OA, the allocation of the 3 guest place shall be
at a ratio of 60% Participant to 40% OA. The Stopovers where a Participant and the OA have
their extra allocation shall be agreed between them prior to the Assembly Date.
7.1.9
During In-Port races, guests shall not take part in the sailing of the Boat, nor act to improve its
performance in any way except as allowed in NOR 7.1.10.
7.1.10 During In-Port races guests shall comply with RRS49.
7.1.11 During an In-Port race guests shall remain aft of the helm. The Person in Charge may allow a
guest to helm while on the last leg of the race.
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Legs
7.1.12 During a Leg, up to 3 guests nominated by the Person in Charge may be on board, the
Person in Charge shall submit the request to the RC in writing by 1800hrs on the day before
the Leg start or the Boat resuming racing in the Hague, giving the guest’s name(s) and the
anticipated location on the course where the guest(s) will be collected and the method of
collection, during the collection process RRS 49 does not apply to the guest/s. Should the
request be approved the RC will give its approval in writing giving the timeframe of their stay
on-board and any other requirements which will include the guest(s) wearing auto inflating
PFD’s at all times while afloat.
7.1.13 One guest nominated by the OA may be on-board for a predetermined period of no more than
3 hours after the start of a Leg or the Boat resuming racing in The Hague.
7.1.14 During a Leg, when guests are not below decks they shall remain aft of the mast and comply
with RRS 49.
7.1.15 When the RC is concerned that weather, sea or other conditions may impact the safety of the
guests on-board for a Pro-Am or In-Port race the RC shall meet with all PIC’s the morning of
the day concerned to discuss the situation, following that meeting the RC shall decide which
“stage” is applicable for that days racing, when the stage is agreed the decision will be official,
this changes NOR 13.6. On a Pro-Am race day the RC may change the stage should the
conditions change by alerting all Boats by VHF or verbally by a RC representative or an
umpire.
(a)
Guidance on guest restrictions for In-Port Race day due to weather and sea
conditions
Stage 1
No change.
Stage 2
Guests may be behind the helm or in the companion-way area.
Stage 3
The Boat shall have a chaperone to look after the guests, the
chaperone shall comply with NOR 7.1.9, as if they were a guest.
Stage 4
There shall be no guests on-board.
(b) Guidance on race
sea conditions
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
format and boat configuration for Pro-Am races due to weather and
No Change.
Restrict sail codes.
Sailing but no Pro-Am race.
Guests boat tour.
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SECTION C – DOCUMENTS, DECLARATIONS and MEASUREMENT CONTROLS
8.
DOCUMENTS AND DECLARATIONS NEEDED TO RACE
Within 30 days of becoming an official entry or within 30 days after the Commercial
Participation Protocol is issued or at a later date as may be agreed with the OA; each
Participant or its representative shall sign the CPP.
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By 1800hrs 09 September 2014 each Participant shall have arranged with the OA and had
signed the following documents. All documents must be supplied and signed before a Boat
competes in any part of the Race:
(a) A Person in Charge Agreement signed in front of a member of the OA or their
representative by the Person in Charge,
(b) A Reserve Person in Charge Agreement signed in front of a member of the OA or their
representative by the Reserve Person in Charge,
(c) A completed Boat Information Form.
(d) A declaration signed by the Participant stating compliance with clause 9 (Insurance) of the
Commercial Participation Protocol
(e) The Crew Member Agreements to be signed by each Crew Member including the OBR, in
the presence of a member of the RC or their representative
(f) The OBR approval letter from the OA.
(g) The completed Crew Medical Certificates, (NOR 6.1.10)
(h) The completed Crew Personal Details forms for each Crew Member and OBR
(i) A copy of first aid and medical competency certificates (NOR 6.1.12) and for at least 2
Crew Members, (NOR 6.3.3)
(j) The satellite antenna safety instruction documents signed by each Crew Member and
OBR.
(k) A signed copy of the NOR Appendix E. Anti Doping Rules Appendix 2 by each Crew
Member and OBR
(l) Any amendments or additions to the forms, declarations or certificates already held by the
OA.
8.2
No later than 48 hours before the intended start time of a Pro-Am race, In-Port race or Leg
each Participant shall supply the OA with:
(a) The list of names and positions of the Crew Members, the OBR and the guests who are to
sail in that Pro-Am, In-Port, race or Leg shall be entered on the OA supplied “stopover”
crew and guest Smartsheet lists, subsequent changes may be made by updating the
Smartsheet.
(b) Any amendments or additions to the forms, declarations or certificates already held by the
OA
8.2.1
No later than 48 hours before the intended start time of a Leg each Participant shall submit a
declaration listing the weight of each item of internal stackable equipment to be carried onboard their Boat for the next Leg, subsequent changes may be made to the Smartsheet form
up until 1800hrs on the day before the Leg start. The internal stackable equipment shall be
available for inspection from the time the declaration is lodged.
8.3
No later than 1800hrs on the day before a Leg start the Person in Charge or the Reserve
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Person in Charge shall supply the OA with:
(a) An original signed declaration that the Boat has had a thorough inspection, necessary
repairs have been carried out and that the Boat is adequately prepared to compete or to
continue in the Race without any additional modifications. Documents with electronic
copies of signatures are not acceptable.
(b) Any amendments or additions to the forms, declarations or certificates already held by the
OA
8.4
When while Racing a Boat that acknowledges having infringed a Rule shall promptly inform
race control of the nature of the infringement and the details.
8.5
Within 24 hours of the Boat finishing a Leg each Person in Charge, Crew Member and OBR
that sailed on the Leg shall complete a medical questionnaire and then sign a declaration form
stating that they and their Boat competed in compliance with the Rules or giving the
circumstances where the Boat may have breached a rule. The declaration shall be signed in
the presence of a member of the RC or the IJ.
8.6
Non-compliance with NOR 8 other than NOR 8.5 may result in a report to the IJ. Noncompliance with NOR 8.5 will be reported to the IJ. Either non-compliance may result in a
hearing.
9.
MEASUREMENT AND INSPECTIONS
9.1
All Boats shall:
(a) Be available for measurement and inspection by the VCA at any time.
(b) Be available for inspection or scrutineering by the VCA or the RC at any time from the
Assembly Date until the final prize giving
(c) Be available for a pre-race scrutineering no later than 0800 hours on the day of any ProAm, In-Port race or Leg start with items required to be sealed while Racing in place and
sealed
(d) Boats shall have a valid VO65 Class Certificate at the start of a Pro-Am, In-Port race or a
Leg
9.2
COST OF MEASUREMENT
When the Participant requests measurement: The Participant shall be liable for any
measurement costs incurred before the Assembly Date. The Participant shall also be liable for
any measurement costs as a result of replacements, additions, modifications, and repairs
during the Race not undertaken in the Port or as the result of a protest.
9.3
REPAIRS, REPLACEMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS
9.3.1
The supplied equipment may be replaced replenished or repaired at any time with the
approval of or under instruction of the BY, OA or the RC. This changes RRS 41 and 47.1.
9.3.2
Following the first measurement of an item, component or part carried out by any member(s)
of the VCA: any subsequent replacement, alteration of the item, component or part, including
like-for-like replacement whether or not it may affect the compliance of the item, component or
part or her VO65 Class Rule shall be reported to the VCA in writing by the Participant or their
authorised representative. The VCA shall then determine whether such replacement,
alteration or repair requires further measurement by the VCA to ensure compliance with the
VO65 Class Rule. When a Participant repairs, alters or replaces an item, component or part
the Participant shall notify the VCA and the BY and be bound by any decision of the VCA.
9.3.3
Copies of all change, modification and repair requests shall be posted on the Noticeboard.
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9.4
PROCEDURES FOR A BOAT WITHOUT A VALID CLASS CERTIFICATE TO RACE
9.4.1
When a Boat does not have a valid VO65 Class Certificate as required by NOR 4.1.2 the OA
may apply to the IJ for permission to allow her to Race. The application shall include a report
from the VCA that describes;
(a) Details of the Boat’s non-compliance
(b) Details of the Boat’s compliance
(c) Details of the endeavours employed by the Boat to become compliant. When requested, a
proposal for a compensating arrangement to ensure there is no advantage by the noncompliance.
9.4.2
The IJ may adjust the compensating arrangement or impose any other conditions it considers
appropriate. If satisfied that the Boat has used all reasonable endeavours to become
compliant and that no advantage can be gained, taking into account the compensating
measures, it shall permit her to sail for one or more Legs or In-Port races.
9.5
REPLACEMENT BOATS
When a Boat has sustained damage that would preclude it from further participation in the
Race, the RC may authorise the use of another VO65 if available with a valid VO65 Class
Certificate as a replacement.
9.6
SEALING ARRANGEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT ONBOARD
9.6.1
From the time of a Boat being issued its VO65 Class Certificate for the Race until the expiry of
the protest time limit for the final Leg, Pro-Am race, In-Port race which ever is later:
(a) All equipment that will be on-board for the Leg shall remain on-board from 0800 on the
day of the In-Port race and if required sealed in accordance with NOR 9.6.2 and 9.6.3 and
shall remain sealed for the next Leg with the exception of items permitted by the NOR or
the SI’s to be removed for the Pro-Am and In-Port races or permission to remove the item
is given by the BY manager or a member of the OA. Except:
(i)
In the start port: NOR 9.6.2 and 9.6.3 will not apply to a Boat between her finishing
the In-Port race and until the equipment is sealed for Leg 1.
(ii)
In the finish port: NOR 9.6.2 and 9.6.3 will not apply to a Boat from the time the Boat
finishes or retires from the Leg until the equipment is sealed for the In-Port race.
(iii)
On an In-Port or Leg start day, only fresh food and personal items may be loaded
on-board after 0800.
(b) Items and equipment that may be removed for and re-loaded, changed or substituted
between the Pro-Am race and 0800 on the Leg start day:
(i)
Sails and battens
(ii)
Portable electronics
(iii)
Personal items and equipment
(iv)
Food and drink
(v)
Fuel, oil, and lubricants
(vi)
Running rigging
(vii) Constant wear survival suits
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(viii) Internal stackable equipment and their bags or containers
(ix)
Radar, radar bracket and mast cable
(x)
Active radar transponder and mast cable
(xi)
Outriggers
(xii) The stacking posts
(xiii) Foul weather gear
(xiv) Food bags
(xv)
Volvo Ocean 65 supplied equipment not required for the Pro-Am or In-Port races
NOR 28.4
(c) For a Leg: Daily consumables e.g. food, sunscreen, cleaning wipes, tissues, cleaning
products, gas etc. for the Leg shall be carried on-board under the following conditions:
(i)
All food shall be stored in the supplied food bags (2 days = 1 bag) and for Legs
longer than 20 days additional food bags of the same or similar design shall be used
the maximum weight for any food bag shall be 25kg, on shorter Legs when the 20
supplied bags are not necessary they shall be packed into one or more of the
excess bags and carried on-board.
(ii)
Sunscreen, cleaning wipes, tissues, cleaning products etc. may also be stored in the
food bags
(iii)
All gas cannisters or bottles when not in use may be stored in a separate bag(s) and
be included in the internal stackable spares
(iv)
A Boat may take food for the expected number of racing days stated in the table
contained in NOR 9.6.1 (c), (vii) plus 2 extra days = (I bag)
(v)
These bags may be moved inside the Boat in accordance with NOR 2.13 (a)
(vi)
Should a Boat wish to take food bags in excess of those permitted in NOR 9.6.1 (c)
(iv) the extra bags shall be sealed in accordance with the second sentence of NOR
9.6.2 and 9.6.3
(vii)
Average days
Leg 1
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Leg 2
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Leg 3
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Leg 4
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Leg 5
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Leg 6
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Leg 7
9
Leg 8
3
Leg 9
5
(d) Internal stackable equipment may be on-board and moved inside the Boat in accordance
with NOR 2.13 (a) under the following conditions:
(i) The declaration smart sheet is completed 48 hours prior to the scheduled start time
for the Leg
(ii) The declared internal stackable equipment shall be available for inspection from 48
hours prior to the scheduled start time for the Leg
(iii) Any subsequent changes to the declared weight shall not increase or decrease the
declared weight by more than 50kg
(iv) This total weight shall not include any of the items listed in NOR 9.6.2 (a - h) and
9.6.3 (a - e)
(v) The total maximum weight shall not exceed 550kg
(vi) All bags or containers are clearly identified and match the list supplied in accordance
with NOR 8.3
(vii)
Each bag or item shall have a maximum weight of 25kg
(viii) Non exhaustive list of Internal stackable spares:
Rigging Spares (sheets)
Rigging Spares 2
Sail Repair
Spares bag
Navigation/Electronics
Extra spares (gas)
Nav Station Bag and cushions/beanbags
Boat Building kit
Tool Bag
Spare runner / checkstay
Spare Battens
Spare VMHU
Spare furlers
Gas cannister bag
Sleeping Bags and Pillow
Mattreses
Helmets
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Pelican case of valuables
Cooking equipment
Lifejackets
Foul Weather Gear
Spare clothing (hood jackets)
Sea boots
Survival Suits
Emergency Pumps and hoses
Day Medical Pelicase
Buckets and Bailers
Media (OBR equipment)
Volvo Penta supplied spares
Volvo Ocean 65 supplied equipment
required for the Leg NOR 28.4
25 litres of bottled drinking water
(ix) Should a Boat wish to take internal stackable equipment in excess of the maximum
weight permitted in NOR 9.6.1 (d) (ii) or in excess of the maximum weight permitted
in NOR 9.6 1 (d) (iv) they shall be sealed in accordance with the second sentence of
NOR 9.6.2 and 9.6.3
(e) Non sealed deck equipment, shall not included in the internal stackable spares
4 x jib sheets
4 x spinnaker sheets
1 x short sheet
6 x stacking posts
6 x stack ratchets
20kg assorted deck gear in 1 or more bags
The Leg SI’s may allow the carrying of extra fuel tanks, their placement and other instructions
will be contained in the Leg SI’s.
9.6.2
Prior to the In-Port race of a Stopover, items and equipment not to be moved while Racing will
be sealed and shall remain sealed in the position indicated in the diagram contained in
Appendix G. Items not included in the diagram that the OA or VCA decide should be sealed
shall be sealed as close to the centreline and the LCG of the Boat as possible and shall
remain in that position until the Boat finishes and is inspected by the OA or retires from the
next Leg, such as;
(a) Life rafts, anchors, chain and warp
(b) Emergency rudder and its associated equipment
(c) Emergency water, spare hydraulic oil (all containers filled to capacity)
(d) Storm jib
(e) The 2 large medical cases
(f) Propeller shaft (Leg only)
(g) Sewing machine
(h) SilentWind backup power supply and mast
(i) Rescue kite, bar and pump
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(j) Emergency stretcher
Other items: as may be decided by the RC.
9.6.3
Prior to the In-Port race of a Stopover or a Leg start, items and equipment not to be opened
and if identified in NOR Appendix G shall not be moved while Racing will be sealed and shall
remain sealed until the Boat finishes and is inspected by the OA or retires from the Leg, such
as;
(a) Aft emergency Equipment Locker
(b) Battery boxes
(c) Grab bags
(d) Emergency fuel and emergency water tanks (water containers filled to capacity, fuel to the
line marked on the tank by the OA)
(e) Container for any mobile phone carried on-board
Other items: as may be decided by the RC.
9.6.4
The bunks are only for Crew Members and the OBR to sleep and rest on with the exception of
bedding and personal gear bags no other items, equipment, gear, food or spares shall be
stored or stacked on any of the bunks at any time while Racing. The maximum weight of
personal gear and clothing (that is not required to be on-board by another rule) shall be 12kg
for each person on-board. A non-exhaustive list of personal gear is: (a) gear bag
(b) underwear
(c) inner-layer clothing
(d) clothing
(e) personal electronics
(f)
toiletries
(g) hats, boots, shoes
9.6.5
When cable-tie like sealing straps are used to fix items not to be moved or opened to
permanent fixtures in the Boat. The minimum diameter of holes through which the sealing
straps can be passed shall be 6 mm. The maximum distance to a fixing point shall be 500
mm.
9.6.6
When a Crew Member or the OBR needs to cut or remove a seal they shall contact race
control and notify race control of their intention and then send a continuous video showing the
cutting or removal of the seal, the same shall be done with the replacement seal. The number
shall be visible before moving to the GPS or other time and position reporting device, the
circumstances shall also be recorded in the Boat’s log.
9.6.7
When a seal is broken it shall be replaced immediately with one of the spare seals carried onboard; the circumstances shall be reported to race control immediately along with a
continuous video showing the replacement seal with the number visible to the GPS or other
time and position reporting device, the circumstances shall also be recorded in the Boat’s log.
9.6.8
If transmission of any photographs or video relating to seals is not possible, video of the seal
with an uninterrupted shot moving to a GPS screen showing position, date and time will be
required. Video memory cards shall be collected by or delivered to the RC within 24 hours of
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finishing.
9.6.9
Seals shall not be broken or removed after finishing a Leg except by or with the permission of
a representative of the VCA, BY or the RC.
9.6.10 Breaches of NOR 9.6 will not be grounds for a protest by a Boat. This changes RRS 60.1 (a).
10.
EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED BY THE OA
10.1
The list of OA supplied equipment is detailed in NOR Appendix B.
10.2
The OA reserves the right to alter, substitute or withdraw any equipment, products, materials,
services or facilities, and undertakes to use its reasonable endeavours in this event to supply
an equivalent replacement within a reasonable period. Where this is not possible a placebo
unit may be fitted that has been weight equalised with the item it replaces.
10.3
The failure of any equipment supplied by the OA shall not be grounds for redress. This
changes RRS 62.1(a).
10.4
With the exception of the OBR computer and the back-up computer the OBR supplied
equipment may be substituted by similar or better equipment that is pre-approved by the OA.
The OA supplied equipment may be returned immediately or in accordance with NOR 26.5.
The minimum total weight including cases shall be 30kg and the maximum shall be 40kg. No
single case shall weigh more than 25kg.
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SECTION D – PENALTIES
11.
RRS: PART 4 AND NOR
11.1
RRS 44.1 (b) is amended in that the penalty for causing injury, serious damage or gaining
significant advantage by a breach shall be determined by the IJ.
11.2
RRS 44.2 is amended by adding: When on a Leg and Addendum Q no longer applies; a Boat
may take a penalty in accordance with RRS 44.1 by taking a One-Turns Penalty or a Two
Turns Penalty. She shall notify race control who shall communicate the penalty being taken to
the fleet. A continuous video of the taking of the penalty; starting with a shot of the time and
position of the boat when commencing the Turn(s), the Turn(s) and finishing with a shot of the
time and position of the Boat the entire video clip shall then be transmitted to race control.
11.3
Infringements of the NOR not covered elsewhere will be reported to the IJ and may result in a
hearing.
12.
INTERNATIONAL JURY
12.1
Prior to the Race an IJ will be appointed in accordance with RRS Appendix N. RRS Appendix
N 2.2 is amended in that (a) and (b) are deleted and replaced with (a) measurement protests 13.
LANGUAGE, TIMES, AMENDMENTS, INTERPRETATIONS, NOTICES AND
INFORMATION
13.1
The official language for all Race matters shall be English. In the event of conflict with any
translation, the English version shall prevail. The meaning of any word not defined in any of
the Rules shall be by referenced to the Oxford English Dictionary (2009) – CD Rom Version
4.0 (Oxford University Press 2009).
13.2
Unless otherwise stated, all times in the NOR and SI’s are local.
13.3
Any changes to the sailing instructions will be posted on the Noticeboard before 0800 and while
on a Leg-transmitted to the Boats by race control before 0800 (UTC) hours on the day it will take
effect.
13.4
Any change to the schedule of races will be posted by 2000 hours on the day before it will take
effect.
13.5
Within their various authorities the;
(a) OA and the RC may answer questions, make amendments and issue interpretations to
the NOR & SI’s
(b) VCA may make amendments and issue interpretations and answer questions related to
the VO65 Class Rule.
An answer or an interpretation may not change a Rule. These questions and answers
amendments and interpretations shall be posted on the Noticeboard.
13.6
Any amendments to the NOR, SI’s or other notices to competitors shall be posted on the
Noticeboard. Changes made to the events in NOR 32.2 marked with ** after the Assembly
Date these changes shall be advised by the OA on an events based website and not the
noticeboard. 13.7
The words “shall” and “must” are mandatory. The words “may” and “can” are permissive. The
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14.
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
Sailing Instructions shall be published in several parts. The ‘In-Port race Sailing Instructions’
shall be published at least 6 months before the start of the first In-Port race. The ‘Leg Sailing
Instructions’ shall be available at least 6 months before the start of Leg 1. The Leg
Addendums shall be published at least 2 months before the start of each Leg.
15.
COMMUNICATIONS WHILE RACING
15.1
Each Participant will be allocated 3 “white list” email addresses for the Participant to send
emails directly to the Boat. All white list emails shall be cc’d to
[email protected]
15.2
Any communication whether Boat to Boat or Boat to another station is only permitted via the
satellite communications terminals or other devices provided by the OA. Data Communication
through the Large and Small Voice and Data Antennae or mini-C is only permitted via race
control. NOR 15 ammends RRS 41.
15.3
The FB250 shall remain powered on at all times while Racing and at other times when
requested to be powered on by a representative of the OA.
15.4
Internet access is not permitted.
15.5
Encryption is not permitted. This does not include normal signal encryption used by
communication equipment provided or required by the OA.
15.6
Meteorological information may only be obtained from the OA and publicly broadcast AM or
FM radio transmissions. Meteorological information from the OA will be provided mainly in
GRIB txt and image format and updated according to the nature of the product these are
available through race control. Additional information may be supplied such as surface
analysis charts, satellite images. Failure of the OA to have available, or of Boats to receive,
meteorological information shall not be grounds for redress. This amends RRS 62.1(a).
15.7
Any lidar, sodar or other devices capable of measuring wind speed or direction outside a
o
vertical cone in body axes with a semi angle of 30 or any device capable of measuring wind
speed and/or direction outside a cylinder formed by the yacht’s sheer-line extending to a point
3 meters above the masthead of a yacht is not permitted.
15.8
Unless specifically permitted in NOR 14 the receiving of e-mails from FTP-to email, Internetto-email, WWW-to-email or email subscription services (paid or unpaid) is not allowed.
15.9
With the exception of Alicante and Gothenburg: from the time their Boat goes back in the
water until either finishing or retiring from the next Leg the 2 Inmarsat mini-C units, WTP3,
GPS sensors, media desk and back up tracking units shall be activated and remain switched
on unless instructed to turn them off by the RC.
15.10
Testing of the FB 500 and the FB250 may also be requested prior to the start of the Leg. If
the activation is not possible or any of the units cease functioning, the Boat shall immediately
inform race control and the RC of the reason and the Boat shall use its best endeavours to reactivate the affected units. The RC will use its best endeavours to assist in the re-activation
failure of the RC to rectify the problem will not be grounds for redress this changes RRS
62.1(a).
15.11
For Alicante and Gothenburg this equipment shall be activated 48 hours prior to the start of
the In-Port race and shall remain active until instructed to turn them off by the RC. The
Stopover specific addendum may change these requirements.
15.12
All Inmarsat Services
(a)
Any liability incurred by a boat for use of the Inmarsat system not using
Stratos/Xantic beyond that required by the rules and in excess of the allowance made
by the OA will be charged to the boat.
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15.13
While Racing on a Leg:
(a) Sat-phone communications are not permitted to or from the Boat, unless: the OA, RC or
race control has pre-approved the call.
(b) Only one mobile phone with a SIM card inserted may be on-board after the Boat departs
the dock on Leg start day, the mobile phone number shall be provided to the race control.
Prior to Racing the mobile phone shall be sealed in the plastic container provided by the
OA and shall remain sealed while Racing. The seal shall be photographed applied over at
least 2 of the cases latches and the photograph transmitted to race control within 4 hours
of the Leg start.
(c) iPad’s, tablet PC’s, mobile phones or similar devices capable of using SIM cards or
similar shall have the SIM cards removed and the aperture will be sealed prior to 1800
the day before the Leg start by a member of the RC or when the communication is
through an internal modem or similar the modem shall be permanently disabled.
15.14
The AIS shall remain powered on and transmitting at all times while Racing. 16.
MEDIA REQUIREMENTS
16.1
While Racing: Boats will be required to transmit media content ashore. The content
requirements will be managed on behalf of the OA by the OBR manager and the minimum
content for each Leg will be specified in the Leg SI’s or their addendums.
16.2
During Pro-Am races, In-Port races and Legs the OA may require Crew Members to wear and
use microphones to record what is happening on-board get comments and conduct
interviews. These microphones shall be switched on when instructed and shall remain
powered on and transmitting until instructed to turn them off. The relevant SI’s will contain
further requirements and procedures.
16.3
Any effect of fulfilling these requirements shall not be grounds for redress. This changes RRS
62.1(a).
16.4
The OA may require media representatives to go on board after the finish of a Pro-Am In-Port
race or a Leg.
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SECTION E – ASSEMBLY, QUALIFICATION, COURSES AND STOPS
17.
COURSE
17.1
The course will start in Alicante and be eastbound with a number of Legs and will leave Cape
of Good Hope and Cape Horn to port.
17.2
A written description of the route is contained in NOR Appendix C.
18.
ASSEMBLY
18.1
In Alicante: Boats shall be in the Assembly Area by 0900hrs Monday 8 September 2014.
Berthing and base positions will be determined by the OA. Any permission for a Boat to leave
the Assembly Area will be at the discretion of the RC.
18.2
In all other Ports, Boats shall be in the Assembly Area unless the RC has given written
permission to leave.
18.3
Following the maintenance period permission will not be granted for a Boat to leave the
Assembly Area until 3 hours after the last Boat has been re-launched. At a Non-Haulout stop
or in exceptional circumstances the RC shall issue a date and time when a Boat may leave
the Assembly Area. At other times Boats may be absent from an Assembly Area during
assembly periods with the prior written approval of the RC. Approval will be given on the basis
that at least 50% of Boats remain in the Assembly Area.
18.4
On the day of a Pro-Am or In Port race Boats must return directly to the Assembly Area after
finishing or retiring from that race unless prior permission to do otherwise is granted by the
RC.
18.5
After finishing or retiring from a Leg, Boats shall proceed directly to the Assembly Area unless
prior permission to do otherwise is granted by the RC.
18.6
The SI’s may contain further requirements for Boats when departing on race days or docking
after finishing.
18.7
Infringements of NOR 18 will be reported to the IJ and may result in a hearing.
19.
NON-HAUL-OUT AND RESTRICTED HAUL-OUT STOPS
19.1
When a Leg finishes at a Non-Haul-out Stop or a Boat has finished and is waiting to re-start in
a Pit Stop, a Participant shall not use any machinery, systems, devices or other methods of
removing the Boat from the water or the water from around the Boat and shall not use a crane
or other method to remove or step the rig or any other item.
19.2
The mast shall not be removed from the Boat.
19.3
A diver may be used for underwater maintenance and repairs and a Crew Member may use a
hose to wash down the boat and other equipment.
19.4
Should a Boat require work that would contravene either NOR 19.1 or 19.2, 19.5 (a) or (b) the
Participant shall, prior to commencing the work. Apply to the RC for permission to carry out
the work, the application shall contain information from the VCA, BY or supplier of the item
that needs the work outlining the problem and the suggested method of repair or replacement.
The RC may refer the matter to the IJ, which may result in a hearing.
19.5
In addition during a Pit Stop the following permissions and restrictions apply:
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(a) Repairs, replacements or modifications to the Boat shall only be carried out by a Crew
Member who is on the Boats crew list for the Leg from Lorient to Gothenburg and only
using equipment and spares carried on-board for that Leg.
(b) All work carried out under NOR 19.5 (a) shall be carried out on-board the Boat.
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(c) Extra fuel, water, food, provisions or shore power shall not be taken on-board during the
Pit Stop.
(d) Crew Members may leave and return to the Boat during the Pit Stop.
(e) Other than the clothing and personal items (watches, sunglasses, passport, sunglasses
etc.) all other items including computers, gear bags etc. shall remain on-board during the
Pit Stop.
(f)
Garbage may be removed from the Boat.
19.6
When a Boat finishes at a Restricted Haul-out Stop, she shall be hauled out according to the
instructions given by the BY manager. The number of Boats hauled out at any one time, the
amount of time and times they may be hauled out shall be contained in a Q and A on the
“Teams VOR Q and A” smartsheet:
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/home?lx=0qzI0GZcuc5FvyvVXy1L2w
19.7
The Leg SI’s or their addendums may contain further restrictions or permitted activities.
19.8
An infringement of NOR 19 will be reported to the IJ and may result in a protest.
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SECTION F – SCORING AND PRIZES
20.
20.1
SCORING
RRS Appendix A applies as ammended by NOR 2.23, 2.24, 2.25 and 2.26.
20.2
Nine (9) Legs are scheduled; each Boats score shall be her total for all Legs no score will be
excluded. Refer NOR 30.1.6. The boat with the lowest series score wins and others shall be
ranked accordingly.
20.3
Ten (10) In-Port races are scheduled; each Boats score shall be her total for all In-Port races
no score will be excluded. The boat with the lowest series score wins and others shall be
ranked accordingly.
20.4
A Boat shall make a reasonable attempt to start, sail the course and finish all practice, Pro-Am
and In-Port races. Failure to do so may result in a protest by the RC. Any penalty given will be
a point’s penalty applied to the nearest Leg.
21.
PRIZES AND TROPHIES
21.1
(a) The Volvo Ocean Race trophy shall be awarded to the Boat with the lowest total number
of points scored after all Legs, second place is the next least and so on.
(b) Trophies and or prizes shall be awarded for each Leg to the Boat’s placed first, second
and third
(c) The In-Port race trophy shall be awarded to the Boat with the lowest total number of
points scored after all In-Port races, second place is the next least and so on.
(d) Trophies and or prizes shall be awarded for each In-Port race to the Boat’s placed first,
second and third.
21.2
For Pro-Am race days a prize or trophy shall be awarded to the Boat placed first, second and
third in each race.
21.3
All Boats awarded first place in an In-Port race, Leg, is leading overall or that had the longest
great circle distance achieved in 24 hours for that Leg, shall be presented with a flag. These
flags shall be flown in a prominent position in the rig of the Boat while the mast is stepped.
21.4
Perpetual prizes or trophies shall also be given for:
(a) For a Boat that sets (ratified by WSSRC) a new, crewed mono-hull 24-hour distance
record.
(b) The Boat having the shortest elapsed time measured, by crossing for the first time the
Longitude of the Cape of Good Hope (18 28 20E) on Leg 2 completing all intervening
Legs to crossing for the first time the longitude of Cape Horn (67 16 20W) on Leg 5 shall
be awarded the Roaring Forties Trophy
(c) The Hans Horrevoets Rookie Trophy shall be awarded to the most outstanding Crew
Member in the Race who complies with NOR 6.1.3 and has never participated in any Legs
in any previous Races. An explanation of the rules can be found on the Noticeboard.
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21.5
Prizes may be given for:
(a) For the most outstanding act of Seamanship and or Sportsmanship during the Race: the
Tourism and Culture Authority of Abu Dhabi prize
(b) Communication and media (OBR) for each Leg and overall: the Inmarsat prize
(c) The Boat that at the end of the Race has the lowest number of In-Port race points the InPort race series prize
(d) The Boat that at the finish of each Leg has the longest great circle distance sailed in 24hours for that Leg: the IWC Schaffhausen prize
(e) The Boat that at the end of the Race had the longest Great Circle distance sailed in 24hours during the Race: the IWC Schaffhausen prize
21.6
Other trophies may be awarded at the discretion of the OA. 22.
PRIZE GIVINGS, DINNERS AND OFFICIAL FUNCTIONS
22.1
Unless otherwise notified prize giving’s awards nights and dinners will be held as follows.
(a) Pro-Am race day: venue to be advised; immediately after the last Pro-Am race of each
day 45 minutes after the first Boat docks after racing is completed for the day. The
skipper and crew from the day are to attend the prize giving.
(b) In-Port race: main stage; immediately after the In-Port race all Crew Members and the
OBR to attend.
(c) Life at the Extreme Awards Night: following the Leg public prize giving (Thursday-Friday)
(d) Final Race public prize giving: main stage immediately after the In-Port race in
Gothenburg
(e) Final Life at the Extreme Awards Night: following the final public Race prize giving in
Gothenburg 22.2
22.3
All Persons in Charge, Reserve Persons in Charge, Crew Members and OBR s shall attend all
prize giving’s, awards nights, dinners and other official functions unless prior written approval
for not attending is given by the OA. When specific team members are required for functions they are denoted by ** in the Dates
and Race Days spread-sheet contained in NOR APPENDIX C. After the Assembly Date
these dates and times when amended will be notified by the OA through a system and will
not be posted on the noticeboard see NOR 13.6.
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SECTION G – LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
23.
LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
23.1
The OA’s responsibilities in relation to Participants, Crew Members, OBRs, Participant
representatives and Persons in Charge Reserve Persons in Charge are set out in the Rules
as may be amended from time to time. The OA shall have no liability to any other individual
involved in the Race or to any other individual involved in any manner in the Race for
negligence and shall not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury of whatsoever kind,
howsoever arising, (other than for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the
OA, misrepresentation, breach of duty or otherwise to the maximum extent permitted by Law.
23.2
The OA shall not be liable to any other party for any loss of profits, loss of revenue, or any
incidental, indirect, consequential or special damages of any kind or nature arising under or
relating to the NOR, whether such liability is asserted on the basis of contract, tort (including
negligence or strict liability) or otherwise, save where the same is caused by the other party’s
wilful misconduct, or that of its employees, sub-contractors or agents.
23.3
Insofar as any of the other exclusions of liability set out in this NOR fail to exclude any liability
the OA may have for injury, loss or damage suffered by any third party in respect of any
activities undertaken by, or for the benefit of, any one Participant, such Participant shall
indemnify the OA in respect of such liability and all costs and expenses attributable to such
claim. Participants shall generally indemnify the OA for any loss or damage sustained by the
OA as a result of Participants’ breach of the Race Rules including without limitation those
required by this NOR.
23.4
Participants and any others involved with the Race shall be deemed to have notice of these
exclusions and indemnities and shall not make any claims or bring any proceedings of any
nature in relation to or arising out of the Race against anyone involved in the organisation or
management of the Race other than the OA and against the OA only in accordance with the
Race Rules. Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing the benefit of all exclusions
and indemnities in the Race Rules shall apply not only to the OA but also to the individual
members of the OA and RC and anyone else involved in the organisation or management of
the Race from time to time and the term OA or Volvo Ocean Race, S.L.U. in the Race Rules
shall be construed accordingly.
23.5
Acceptance of these exclusions of liability and provision of these indemnities shall be a
condition of entering or participating in the Race and shall be effective as against Participants
and any others involved with the Race. It is the responsibility of Participants entering the
Race to ensure that the above provisions are brought to the attention of anyone involved with
the Participant in connection with the Race including but not limited to team members and any
others involved with the Race.
23.6
Force Majeure. The OA shall not be liable to any Participant and any others involved with the
Race who have notice of the provisions of this NOR for any actual or construed, loss or
damage, costs, expenses or other claims for compensation arising as a direct or indirect result
of any cause beyond the reasonable control of the OA including (without limitation) any act of
God, war, military operations, terrorism, riot, accident, breakdown of plant or machinery,
failure or shortage of power supplies, abnormally inclement weather, fire, flood, hurricane,
drought, explosion, lightning, strike, lock out, trade dispute or labour disturbance, the act or
omission of, or refusal of any licence or permit by any Government, national or international
sailing authority, highway authority, public telecommunications operator or administrative or
other competent national or international authority, or difficulty, delay or failure in provision,
manufacture, production or supply by third parties of any information, goods or services.
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24.
CODE OF CONDUCT
24.1
Participants, Persons in Charge, Reserve Persons in Charge, OBRs and Crew Members shall
comply with any reasonable request from any official, including attendance at official
functions, co-operation with event sponsors and shall not behave so as to bring the event into
disrepute. A breach of this NOR 24 may be referred to the IJ by the OA the penalty may
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25.
APPENDIX A: ADVERTISING & BRANDING 25.1
25.2
APPENDIX A; Applies at all times from the 23 September 2013.
rd
GENERAL
Unless expressly authorised in advance, or unless required or prescribed by the OA,
Participants shall ensure that no trademark, name, logo or other symbol or device is displayed
on any external or visible surface or part of any equipment specified in NOR 27.2 and 28.3
and shall further ensure that no right to display such words or symbols has or shall be granted
by the Participant to any third party, in each case effective from the date of delivery of the
th
equipment to the Participant until the end of the 14 Edition of the Volvo Ocean Race.
Participants shall ensure that all such trademarks, names, logos or other symbols or devices
so authorised, required or prescribed by the OA shall be displayed prominently and visibly at
all times on such equipment and shall not be obscured other than as may be required by the
Race Rules. Assessment of compliance or non-compliance with NOR APPENDIX A 26 shall
be at the sole discretion of the OA.
25.3
HULL The OA shall require Boats to display logos on the topsides, on both sides of the hull, aft of
the bow. No other logo shall be used for this purpose than those produced using the OA
supplied .eps files. The logo shall be painted on the bow prior to the Boat being clear coated
in the position indicated below and the logo on the port side shall be the same orientation for
port and starboard as the class logo in the diagram (bow logo) below, ensuring the original
shape, size, colours, dimensions and form are maintained. The negative version of the logo
(white letters as shown in the mainsail diagram) is to be used on all backgrounds other than
white or very light colours when the positive version of the logo is to be used (blue letters), for
confirmation of the correct version contact: [email protected]
The dimensions of the logo shall be; height 1.330 m x width 1.190 m and shall be centred on
the vertical centreline between the waterline and the deck level, using the outer measurement
of the logo.
The front edge of the logo shall be 0.50 m from the bow-deck intersection.
The first 2.0 m of the topsides of both sides of the hull shall be a single uninterrupted colour
or, alternately, may feature a continuous graphic background, which shall, at the sole
judgement of the OA, permit the clear legibility of the bow logo when it is applied. Under no
circumstances shall the bow logo be permitted to appear within a box or other shape intended
to create separation from topside background colour or graphic.
Bow Logo (starboard)
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25.4
INTERIOR
An area 300mm x 200mm as indicated in the diagram below (Navigator’s desk) shall
for the sole use of the OA.
be
Navigator’s desk
25.5
TRANSOM
(a) The escape hatch in the transom shall not be painted or covered in vinyl. The entire
surface of the escape hatch shall be for the sole use of the OA, which will include the
Volvo Ocean 65 word mark and the ISAF logo both of which shall be supplied by the OA
and applied according to the diagram shown under (c) with the exact location as specified
in material supplied with the logos.
(b) The Boat shall display its chosen country flag in the starboard upper section of the
transom as indicated in the transom diagram below to the following specifications:
i. for standard flags 360mm x 220mm
ii. for non standard or square flags a minimum area of 770mm
2
iii. the flag will be placed centrally on the panel 110mm below deck level and parallel to
the line of the deck
iv. The logo shall be either applied as an adhesive logo or painted
(c) On the remainder of the transom the Participant shall incorporate into its design the name
of the Boat and the yacht club(s) it represents, the Yacht Clubs depiction may be the
burgee, name or abbreviation or a combination of these.
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Transom diagram
25.6
COACH ROOF
The OA shall require Boats to display Volvo Ocean 65 word mark on both sides of the coach
roof at the aft end close to the deck. No other logo shall be used for this purpose the logo
shall be produced using the OA supplied .eps files. The logo shall be painted on the coach
roof prior to the Boat being clear coated in the position 50mm forward of the intersection of the
aft edge of the coach roof and the deck and 35mm above the deck the diagram (coach roof
logo) below, ensuring the original shape, size, colours, dimensions and form are maintained.
The negative version of the logo (white letters as shown in the mainsail diagram) is to be used
on all backgrounds other than white or very light colours when the positive version of
the logo is to be used (blue letters), for confirmation of the correct version contact:
[email protected]
Coach roof logo
25.7
SPARS
The entire main boom shall be for the sole use of the OA. There will be branding applied by
the OA prior to the Boat being commissioned.
25.8
AERIAL FRAME
All surfaces of the aerial frame and its installed equipment shall be for the sole use of the OA.
There will be branding applied by the OA prior to the Boat being commissioned.
25.9
CLOTHING
The Team shall submit to the OA samples of Crew Kit bearing the VOR Trade Marks upon
request by the OA.
25.9.1 The Volvo Ocean Race Round the World Logo shall appear on both of the upper outer
sleeves of all Crew Members clothing at a size of no less than 100mm height x 89mm wide
using the OA supplied .eps files. The negative version of the logo is to be used on all
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backgrounds other than white or very light colours when the positive version of the logo is to
be used (blue letters), for confirmation of the correct version contact:
[email protected] Additionally an area surrounding the trademark of
no less than 185 mm high x 150 mm wide shall be left clear of any other graphics or
commercial marks. For female Crew Members only their inner and mid layer garments and
their shore clothing only, the Volvo Ocean Race Round the World Logo may be at a size of no
less than 80mm high x 73mm wide using the OA supplied .eps files with the area surrounding
the logo to be left clear of 150mm x 120mm.
Volvo Ocean Race Round the World Logo
25.9.2 The Team shall ensure that all of the OBR clothing displays the logo of Inmarsat Global
Limited on all upper body garments within the area indicated in grey in the diagram (the grey
colour is for defining the location only) i.e. anywhere on the top 150mm of the front of the
garment measuring from the shoulder line down at a size of no less than 80mm wide using the
OA supplied .eps files. The negative version of the logo (logo in white) is to be used on all
backgrounds other than white or very light colours when the positive version of the logo is to
be used (blue letters), for confirmation of the correct version contact:
[email protected]
Inmarsat Logo on OBR clothing
25.9.3 Additionally, all upper body garments (inner layer clothing, tee shirts, polo’s, jackets, fleeces
and foul weather gear) worn by Crew Members during the Race, both on-board and, whilst on
Participant business onshore (including public & media appearances, appearances at prizegiving’s, etc.), shall display the following information on the back shoulder panel, positioned
across the shoulder blades:
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(a) The legal surname of the Crew Member, applied with transfer or similar method: capital
lettering with a height of 60mm. Centred; and,
(b) The lettering used to denote the legal surname of the Crew Member or OBR shall be
realised using a BOLD font in capital letters approved by the OA and shall be reproduced
in a colour which is sufficiently contrasted with the background colour of the garments as
to be clearly visible. Use of reflective materials is not permitted.
When Crew Member’s shares the same legal surname, the first initial of the Crew Member’s
first name shall precede the surname.
When any Crew Member has a surname: which cannot be easily accommodated on any
garment at a height of 60mm, then the surname shall be abbreviated in a manner to be
agreed with the OA.
Formal and ceremonial clothing worn by Crew Members is exempted from this requirement.
When the garment has a hood and the hood may obscure the name: the name may be
positioned sufficiently lower on the back so as to not be obscured by the hood.
Participants are encouraged to: in addition to the Crew Members surname add the Crew
Members nationality either with the Olympic 3 letter code e.g. Spain (ESP) or with the Crew
Members
national
flag:
stylized
flag
devices
can
be
obtained
from
[email protected]
Example Crew Member’s surname on clothing
25.10
SAILS
(a) With the exception of the A3 the coverage of coating on the main body of the sail on both
sides is mandatory on any Race Sail. The minimum coverage shall be according to the
following specification and should be reapplied in the case of wear and tear, or repair.
When paint, varnish or ink is used the Participant shall consult with North Sails France on
the suitability of the paint, varnish or ink and get approval prior to its application.
(b) The mainsail, J1, J2 & J3 shall have branding that has been approved by the OA and shall
in addition to any surface painting applied by the sail maker have 100% of each side of
the sail surface covered with at least one coat of paint, varnish, ink or adhesive vinyl
ensuring that the entire surface of each side of the sail is covered so as to not show any of
the sails’ base colour through the paint, varnish, ink or adhesive vinyl. This coat may make
up the approved branding.
(c) The storm jib shall have 100% of the exposed area of the spectra panels covered in a
high visibility orange paint, varnish or ink.
2
(d) The FR0 shall have a minimum; 120m of the surface area of each side of the sail
covered in OA approved branding, country flag or identifying colours. This can be applied
using paint, varnish, ink or adhesive vinyl.
2
(e) The MH0 shall have a minimum; 150m of the surface area of each side of the sail
covered in OA approved branding, country flag or identifying colours. This can be
applied using paint, varnish, ink or adhesive vinyl.
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(f)
2
The A3 shall have a minimum; 200m of the surface of the sail covered in OA approved
branding, country flag or identifying colours. This can be applied using paint, varnish, ink
or adhesive vinyl.
(g) Transparent or translucent paint, varnish or ink may be approved by the OA to help
2
achieve the required m on the FR0, MH0 and A3 only; when a transparent or translucent
varnish or ink is used it shall be the Participants responsibility to prove to the OA that the
minimum required area is covered. Such proof shall be verified by visual inspection.
(h) The proposed design shall be sent to the OA for approval, when submitting the proposed
design for compliance with NOR 25.10 the design shall also be submitted in an .eps or a
CAD format for the OA and the VCA to confirm the minimum coverage, the approved
design will be used to confirm the dimensions when the sails are measured. The address
for OA approval is [email protected]
(i) The class logo shall be placed on the top of the mainsail according to the diagram below
(Volvo Ocean 65 mainsail logo). The class logo shall be placed at the same height on both
sides of the mainsail. As a minimum both sides of the head of the mainsail including the
background area of the logo measured from 400mm below the lowest point of the logo at
an approximate angle of 90 degrees to the back of the mast shall be painted using paint,
varnish, ink or adhesive vinyl in a single solid colour which may be a continuation of the
colour for the adjoining portion of the sail. In the event the mainsail colour is carried to the
head of the sail no part of any branding shall be above the line shown in the diagram
400mm below the lowest part of the logo. The background area shall be such that the
reverse logo cannot be seen through the sail. The negative version of the logo (as shown
in the diagram) is to be used on all backgrounds other than white or very light colours
when the positive version of the logo is to be used (blue letters), for confirmation of the
correct version contact: [email protected]
Volvo Ocean 65 mainsail logo
Starboard
25.11
Port
CLASS FLAG The VO65 Class flag will be supplied by the OA and each Boat shall display the flag on an aft
support leg for the aerial frame at all times while afloat or Racing.
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APPENDIX B – SECTION A
26.
OA SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT
26.1
Items listed in NOR APPENDIX B; SECTION B; will be supplied to Participants when their
Boat is delivered at Green Marine Ltd providing the appropriate part of the Race equipment
fee has been paid, once delivered the equipment shall become the responsibility of the
Participant, and:
(a) Shall be fitted by Green Marine Ltd or the OA to the requirements set out in SECTION B
and/or the associated equipment installation instructions. Commissioning shall be
arranged in conjunction with Green Marine Ltd or the OA,
(b) Shall be maintained according to any associated instructions and only used for its
intended purpose. Equipment shall not be modified in any way, when repair or
replacement is needed the Participant shall contact the OA or the BY, 26.2
All equipment in NOR APPENDIX B-SECTIONS B and C with the exception of items the NOR
or SI’s allowed to be removed for the Pro-Am and In-Port races shall be on board while
Racing and if required by NOR 9.6.1 or 9.6.2 sealed prior to the In-Port race of the Stopover.
26.3
All equipment shall be fully accessible for inspection by the OA, VCA or the BY at any time.
Any failure of the equipment, which is covered under a manufacturers warranty or a preagreed maintenance contract, shall be repaired at the OA or the supplier’s expense.
26.4
Any repairs arising from damage not covered by the manufacturers warranty or an agreed
maintenance contract shall be undertaken, at the Participants expense by OA appointed or
other authorised personnel.
26.5
All items in NOR Appendix B Section B where the item is underlined will be removed from the
Boat by the OA following the completion of the Race or the Boat retiring from the Race.
26.6
Medical supplies consumed prior to the Assembly Date shall be replenished by the OA at the
Participants expense during the Assembly Period.
26.7
Immediately upon a Boat returning to the Assembly Area after sailing or at the end of a ProAm, In-Port race day or in the 2300 UTC daily situation report (general Leg SI 17) she shall
send a list of the following items to race control copying in the RC and the BY manager
26.8
(a)
Medical supplies used.
(b)
Safety equipment that has been used, damaged or lost and needs to be replaced
repaired or serviced.
(c)
Electronic equipment including media and other communications equipment that
needs to be replaced, repaired or serviced.
(d)
Any other damage to the Boat.
Items and services supplied and not covered elsewhere in the NOR or the SI’s:
(a)
Volvo Ocean 65 Class management and inspection.
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(b)
Anti-Piracy research and advice.
(c)
Safety training
(d)
Weather pre and during the Race period and Ice information during the Race period.
(e)
ISAF, special events fee, Jury and Umpires (fees, travel and accommodation) and
boat fees.
(f)
Medical services.
(g)
Sufficient airtime to download weather information, upload the media required in the
SI’s and email communications while Racing.
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APPENDIX B: SECTION B.
27.
OA SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES.
27.1
Equipment supplied in Section B will be serviced and maintained by the OA at their expense,
items or parts replaced as a result of damage, loss or negligence on the part of the Participant
shall be paid by the Participant.
27.2
OA SUPPLIED ELECTRONIC AND MEDIA EQUIPMENT
Item
Large Satellite Voice and Data Antenna
FB500
Small Satellite Voice and Data Antenna
FB250
Sailor 3771 Alarm Panel
Units
Location
Installed/sealed
1
Aerial frame
Installed
1
Aerial frame
Installed
1
Nav station
Installed
Inmarsat mini-C transceivers with antenna
1
Aerial frame
Installed
Inmarsat mini-C transceivers with antenna
1
Aft pushpit
Installed
Spreader Camera (PTZ)
1
Port spreader
Installed
Spreader Camera (PTZ)
1
Starboard spreader
Installed
Fisheye camera
1
Installed
Foredeck camera
1
Coaming camera (PTZ)
1
Aerial frame
Forward side of the
mast
Doghouse coaming
Microphone 1
1
Radar bracket
Installed
Microphone 2
1
Doghouse coaming
Installed
Microphone 3
1
Port binnacle
Installed
Microphone 4
1
Starboard binnacle
Installed
Uplink point-microphone connection
1
Doghouse coaming
Installed
Uplink point-microphone connection
1
Nav station/media desk
Installed
OBR kit
2-3
Pelicases or similar
Media desk contents
TBC
Installed
Installed
Installed
Virtual eye tracker
1
4G/3G antennae
2
In the aft watertight
compartment
Arial frame
UHF antennae
1
Aerial frame
Installed
Boat VHF
1
Nav station
Installed
Handheld VHF
1
Thru-hull locator beacon
1
Yellowbrick emergency tracker
1
AIS
1
Attached near the thruhull fitting
Aft pushpit or aerial
frame
Below decks
Wireless access points 1 & 2
2
On deck
Installed
Wireless access point 3
1
Below decks
Installed
SilentWind (backup power source)
1
Below decks
Sealed
SilentWind mast
1
Below decks
Sealed
Yellowbrick emergency tracker
1
Grab bag
Sealed
Satellite phone
1
Grab bag
Sealed
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Installed
Installed
Installed
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APPENDIX B: SECTION C 28.
SAFETY REGULATIONS OA SUPPLIED AND NON-SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT
REQUIREMENTS
Headings underlined in this section indicate an item that may be removed for the Pro
Am and In-Port races only.
28.1
RESPONSIBILITY OF PERSON IN CHARGE OR RESERVE PERSON IN CHARGE
(a) The safety of the Boat and the persons on board is the sole and inescapable
responsibility of the Person in Charge or the Reserve Person in Charge who must take
suitable measures to ensure that the Boat is fully found, thoroughly seaworthy and
manned by an experienced crew who are physically fit to face the extremely bad weather
and severe conditions likely to be encountered in the Race. The Person in Charge or
Reserve Person in Charge must be satisfied as to the soundness of hull, spars, rigging,
sails and all gear. The Person in Charge or Reserve Person in Charge must ensure that
all safety equipment is properly maintained and stowed and that the persons on board
know where it is kept and how it is to be used.
(b) The Person in Charge or Reserve Person in Charge is to ensure that current written
emergency instructions are clearly displayed on-board and comprehensively understood
by all persons on board to cover the following: man overboard, fire, recovery from
capsize, collision/flooding response, chain of command, response to piracy attack,
helicopter transfer, boat transfer, abandonment of the vessel.
28.2
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
(a) All equipment shall function properly, be regularly checked, cleaned and serviced and
when not in use, be stowed on board in conditions in which deterioration is minimised. It
shall also be readily accessible and ready for immediate use and be of a type size and
capacity suitable and adequate for the intended use and size of the Boat.
(b) All heavy items including but not limited to internal ballast and fittings (such as batteries,
stoves, gas bottles, tanks, engines, outboard motors, sewing machines, etc.) and
anchors, chain and rode shall be securely fastened so as to remain in position should the
Boat be fully inverted 180 degrees.
NOTE: THE OA RECOMMENDS THAT AS A MINIMUM LIFEJACKETS ARE WORN WHILE ON
DECK BETWEEN SUNSET AND SUNRISE, WHILE SAILING WITH A REEF IN THE
MAINSAIL AND WHEN THE TRUE WIND STRENGTH IS ABOVE 15 KNOTS. COMBINED
LIFEJACKET AND HARNESSES THAT COMPLY WITH ALL OF THE ABOVE
STANDARDS ARE PERMITTED. THE DILIGENT USE OF A PROPERLY ADJUSTED
HARNESS IS REGARDED AS BY FAR THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY OF PREVENTING
MAN OVERBOARD INCIDENTS.
28.3
OA SUPPLIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT
(Numbers marked with an * are stored in the aft watertight compartment.)
Item
Qty
Stored
Life rafts
Xtrem 12 Persons SOLAS A Pack Liferaft
2
Under the aerial frame
Sailor Waterproof VHF Radio
2
1x pre-packed in each liferaft
Pur 06 Watermaker
2
1x pre-packed in each liferaft
Raft Pack Additions
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Kannad SafeLink, Cat 2 406 EPIRB
2
1x pre-packed in each liferaft
Kannad R10 AIS SRS
2
1x pre-packed in each liferaft
Jonbuoy
Jonbuoy MkV Bulkhead Mounted Recovery
Module
Kannad R10 AIS SRS
2
1x each side of the aerial frame
2
1x pre-packed in the each Jonbuoy
Horseshoe
1
Aerial frame
Horseshoes
2*
In the aft watertight compartment
Horseshoe Drouge
3
One tied to each horseshoe
Dbl. Inflatable Horseshoe
1
Aerial frame
Bouyant Smoke 15 min
1
Aerial frame
Lifebuoy Light – Apollo
3
One tied to each horseshoe
Heaving line (throwing sock)
1
Aerial frame
25 metres of floating line
1
Aerial frame
A piece of rope fastened between the port and
starboard runner chainplates.
1
Transom
Deck Equipment
Pyrotechnics
Red Para Rocket
12
Red Hand flare
4
Bouyant Smoke
2
White Hand Flare
4
Para Illum. White
6
Poly Bottle
2
50% of the pyrotechnics may be stored in
one of the poly bottles. 2 white hand flares
may be stored (taped) on the top of the
central halyard tunnel The remaining
pyrotechnics may be stored in either the
remaining poly bottle sealed in the
emergency locker or divided as equally as
possible between the 2 grab bags.
Electronics
Kannad Safelink, Cat 1 406Mhz EPIRB
1
Kannad AIS SART
1
Ecomax Active X Band Radar Enhancer (incl.
Cable)
Crew Safety Equipment
Lifejacket – Kru Sport Pro Auto & Harness,
complete with Spray Hood & Manual Adaptor
Kit
Lifejacket Storage Bag
1
Aerial frame
Emergency Locker
On the mast under the radar bracket
9 or
12
2
Lifejacket Lights (fitted at time of despatch)
Lifejacket Rearming Kits (Cylinder, Auto Head,
Clips etc.)
12
4
Emergency Locker
Waterproof Torch & Strobe Combined
18
Strobes to be worn by Crew Members while
on deck at night
Knife – Folding Blade, Blunt Nose
12
2 Hook Lifeline with Strain Indicator
10
3 Hook Lifeline with Strain Indicator
3
Kannad R10 AIS SRS
14
Swimmer of the Watch Bag
Grab Bag
Lifejacket – Kru Sport Pro Manual & Harness
(for Swimmer of the Watch)
8mm Polypropylene Braided Rope
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Swimmer of the Watch Fins
1
Goggles
1
Note: The Participant to supply enough suitable
clothing to affect a man overboard recovery in cold
water.
General Equipment
Anchor – Fortress FX85 21kg (app)
2*
Anchor Storage Bag
Short Link 12mm Galvanised Chain @ 3.5kg/m
(app)
12mm Glavansied Bow Shackle
2*
18mm Nylon Octoplait Anchor line
10m*
2*
100
m*
1 x Anchor, length of chain and shackle
stored in the bag and both anchors and
bags sealed in the aft watertight
compartment
In a supplied bag sealed in the aft
watertight compartment
PUR Survivor 35 Watermaker +bag
1
Sealed in the emergency locker
Pur 06 Watermaker +bag
1
2kg Dry Powder Extinguisher
2
2kg Dry Powder Extinguisher
1*
2kg Co2 Fire Extinguisher
1*
2kg Co2 Fire Extinguisher
1
In the aft watertight compartment
In the aft watertight compartment aft of B/H
H
On top of the central line tunnel
Dreager Parat C Smoke Hood
4
2 with each Co2 fire extinguisher
Fire Blanket 1
1
Galley
Fire Blanket 2
1
Waterproof Ships Power Lamp (24V)
1
Main hatch area or on central line tunnel
Permanently wired in adjacent to the main
companionway hatches
SOLAS No: 1 Poster
1
Bulkhead
Code of Practice Training Manual
1
TBA
Ecomax Radar Reflector (inflatable)
1
Sealed in the aft emergency locker
Sextant – Davis Mk3
1
50 litres Emergency drinking water
2*
5 Litre portable fuel container
1
20 Litres Emergency hydraulic oil
2*
Stowage chart
1
Sealed in the aft emergency locker
Sealed in 2 x 25 litre containers in the aft
watertight compartment
Sealed
Sealed in a 2 x 10 litre containers in the aft
watertight compartment
Bulkhead
In Grab bag 1
In Navigation area
Boat righting instructions
1
Bulkhead
2 x Grab Bags – Items supplied pre-packed and marked-the totals specified are minimum
numbers teams may add more if desired.
1 Grab bag 1
Flashight + spare batteries
1 Handheld VHF/DSC inc. GPS (includes
Handheld GPS position fixing
1 Kannad R10 AIS SRS
1 Satellite phone + spare battery
1 Cyalume sticks
5 Recommended that personal EPIRB be added
Bucket with a lanyard
1 Pur 06 Watermaker + bag
1 Grab bag 2
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and the grab back is to be fastened
securely to the Aerial frame in a position
that the grab bag can be accessed from the
transom or in the aft watertight
compartment accessible from the deck or
transom hatch.
Contents to be packed into the grab bag
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Flashlight+spare batteries
Handheld VHF/DSC inc GPS (includes
Handheld GPS postion fixing)
Kannad R10 AIS SRS
1
Satellite phone plus spare battery
1
5 Cyalume sticks
Recommended that a personal EPIRB be
added as well
Bucket with a lanyard
5
Foghorn (oral)
1
1
and the grab bag is to be sealed in the
companionway emergency locker
1
1
Medical Kit
Day box
1
Below decks
Spare supply box 1
1
Sealed in the aft emergency locker
Spare supply box 2
1
Sealed in the aft emergency locker
Emergency stretcher
1
Sealed on the starboard head bulkhead
1
Below decks
Other
Rescue kite, bar and pump
28.4
VO65 supplied equipment shall be on-board as per the table below.
Quantity
Pro-Am
&
IPR
5T Harken snatch-block on dogbone
5T Harken TTR Wide block on dogbone
2.3T Harken snatch block on dogbone
8T Harken snatch block on dogbone
Spinlock floating clutch plus strop
Stacking posts
Foot bar
KZ Marine 10T furling unit
Navtec hydraulic pump handle
Winch handle (any type)
Emergency bilge pump and pipework
Endoscope – 8mm KS Marine Special
Volvo Penta onboard kit
5
4
1
1
1
6
2
4
1
6
2
1
1
5
4
1
1
1
0
2
2
1
6
2
1
1
Food bags
Stacking bags
Outriggers
Life jacket bags (life jacket shall be stored in bags not
necessarily the supplied bags)
20
6
2
0
0
0
2 team
detail
VO65 Supplied equipment
29.
2
Leg
5
4
1
1
1
6
2
4
1
6
2
1
1
NOR
9.6.1 c
6
NOR 2.12
2 team
detail
SUPPLIED BY THE PARTICIPANT
29.1
Full foul weather clothing with hood, at least one set for each person on board. For all foul
weather gear carried on board, the hood, shoulders and arms shall have retro reflective
patches and at least 50% of the combined area shall be a bright colour: Orange, yellow, pink
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or red are recommended; Note: blue, green and white are not permitted as bright
colours.
29.2
Life jackets In the event a Participant does not want to use the supplied lifejackets the
Participant shall ensure that there are sufficient life jackets provided for each person on board
plus one spare. All shall be inflatable and provide not less than 150 N of buoyancy and be
fitted with a crutch strap, arranged so that an unconscious person will be securely suspended
face upward at approximately 45 degrees to the water surface.
The spare jacket shall be fitted for semi-automatic inflation and may be included in the
contents of the swimmer of the watch bag. The remaining life jackets shall be fitted for
fully
automatic inflation. Spare inflation cylinders and actuating devices shall be carried for
30%, rounded up, of the total amount of life jackets carried on board. All life jackets shall
be fitted
with a splashguard, a whistle, light, name of boat and reflective tape.
Inflatable life jackets
shall be checked annually for air retention. The lifejacket light shall
meet SOLAS International
Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code 2.2.3.
Life jackets that meet EN 396 Standard or equivalent, fitted with a crutch strap, reflective tape
and automatic inflation will be accepted as meeting the above requirement. Persons on board
may be of a size and choose to wear clothing that makes a 150 N life jacket less than ideal, in
which case it is strongly recommended that they use 275 N life jackets with splashguard that
comply with EN 399.
When the Participant supplies their own life jackets they shall at their cost have the lifejackets
serviced within 14 days of the start of Leg 1 and again during the Stopover in Auckland,
following the servicing and prior to Racing the Participant shall provide a certificate of
servicing or similar from the servicing agent or company.
29.3
Safety harnesses: In the event a Participant does not want to use the supplied safety
harnesses the Participant shall ensure that there are sufficient safety harnesses provided for
each person on board plus one spare. Attention is drawn to ISO 12401. Each Boat will be
required to demonstrate that two-thirds of the persons on board can be adequately attached to
strong points on the Boat. Safety tether lines shall have an attachment system at each end
that can be readily opened whilst under load. A different attachment system may be used at
each end of the tether line. It is possible for a plain snap hook to disengage from a U-bolt if the
hook is rotated under load at right angles to the axis of the U-bolt. For this reason snap hooks
shall have a positive locking device.
A safety harness meeting British Standard 4224 / EN 1095 or equivalent fitted with a crutch
strap meets the above requirement.
Additionally, extra safety tether lines shall be carried for not less than 30% of the persons on
board.
29.4
Paper Charts: Appropriate for the course to be sailed, as well as a light list (paper or
electronic) and plotting equipment.
29.5
Reserve navigation lights: Reserve navigation lights having the same minimum
specifications as the navigation lights installed on the VO65 with a separate power source and
wiring from that used for the normal navigation lights. Spare bulbs or equivalent for all
navigation lights shall also be carried.
29.6
Constant wear survival suit: One for each person who intends to be on board for more than
the first or last 12 hours of a Leg, designed to be routinely worn in anticipation of accidental
immersion in cold water, but permitting physical activity by the wearer to such an extent that
normal duties may be undertaken without undue encumbrance. The suit shall generally
comply with the following specifications.
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(a) The constant wear survival suit shall be sufficiently durable to withstand regular and
continuous wearing by persons on board over the duration of the Race and designed in
such a way as to minimize the risk of snagging.
(b) If any part of the suit relies upon air or gas inflation in order to achieve the performance
levels set out within this standard then each part of the assembly namely: oral inflation
tubes, inflation operating head, the gas cylinder, and the inflatable buoyancy chamber
shall all meet the requirements of EN 399.
(c) The coloured portions of the suit exposed above the water surface, when the wearer is in
the water, should predominantly be a bright colour such as yellow, orange or bright red
(not green, white or blue), excluding such components as webbing zips and other
fittings.
(d) A total area of not less than 400cm2 of retro-reflective material shall be provided. At least
100cm2 of which shall be affixed to the hood and at least 250cm2 shall be clear of the
water and visible in the suit’s normal in-water position. At least one piece of 50cm2 shall
be affixed to the back of the suit so as to be visible when the wearer is floating in the face
down position.
(e) A person wearing the suit shall be able to walk easily, climb freely and jump vertically into
water from a height of not less than 4.5m without any damage to the suit or injury to the
person. It shall not prevent the wearer from having a good field of vision.
(f) The wearer shall be able to secure any secondary suit closures** (if fitted) within 2
minutes of entering the water.
(g) A person wearing the suit system correctly donned, shall be able to swim and to board a
platform 250mm above the sea level.
(h) A person wearing the suit system correctly donned, both the primary* and secondary
closure** systems closed (if fitted), and wearing an inflated 150 N Lifejacket, shall
naturally adopt a face up position in the water.
(i) The suit shall incorporate a cover that can be placed in front of the face of the wearer in
order to reduce or eliminate surface spray from entering the airways.
(j) The suit may incorporate additional items, such as safety harnesses or safety tether lines,
whistles, light and buddy lines, none of which shall impair its performance with respect to
the requirements, either by their presence or their use, and, then they shall comply with
EN 394.
Primary suit closure: Any closure used in the donning of the suit for normal purposes.
** Secondary suit closure: Any additional closure that may be operated by the wearer in the
water.
29.7
Waterproof Torch & Strobe: In the event a Participant does not want to use the supplied safety
waterproof torch and strobe the Participant shall ensure that there are the equivalent number
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APPENDIX C
30.
COURSE DETAILS 30.1
THE COURSE
30.1.1 The Volvo Ocean Race 2014 – 2015 will consist of 9 ocean Legs, a maximum of 10 In-Port
races and approximately 31 Pro-Am races.
30.1.2 There will be Pro-Am races in each Stopover.
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30.1.3 There is an In-Port race scheduled in each stopover, the first in Alicante 4 October 2014 and
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the last in Gothenburg on Saturday 27 June 2014
30.1.4 The 9 ocean Legs scheduled will be:
Leg 1: Alicante to Cape Town, an approximate distance of 6,487 nm, leaving the Archipelago of
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Fernando de Noronha to port. The Leg will start Saturday 11 October 2014
Leg 2: Cape Town to Abu Dhabi, an approximate distance of 6125 nm, leaving the Island of Mauritius
to port, Maldives Islands to port the Indian Ocean waypoint to port. The Leg will start on the
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Wednesday 19 November 2014.
Leg 3: Abu Dhabi to Sanya, an approximate distance of 4670 nm leaving the Indian Ocean waypoint
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to starboard, the island of Pulau We Indonesia to starboard. The Leg will start Saturday 3
January 2015.
Leg 4: Sanya to Auckland, leaving the Philippine mainland to starboard an approximate distance of
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5264 nm. The Leg will start Sunday 8 February 2015.
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Leg 5: Auckland to Itajai, an approximate distance of 6776 nm, The Leg will start Sunday 15 March
2015. The course may include provision to reduce the risk of sailing through areas of
significant ice.
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Leg 6: Itajai to Newport RI, an approximate distance of 5010 nm. The Leg will start Sunday 19 April
2015.
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Leg 7: Newport to Lisbon an approximate distance of 2800 nm. The Leg will start Sunday 17 May
2015. The course may include provision to reduce the risk of sailing through areas of
significant ice.
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Leg 8: Lisbon to Lorient an approximate distance of 647 nm. The Leg will start Sunday 7 June 2015.
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Leg 9: Lorient to Gothenburg an approximate distance of 960 nm. The Leg will start Tuesday 16
June 2015. This Leg will include a Pit-Stop in the Hague. The length of time a Boat shall be in
the Hague will be communicated to the Boat after it crosses the line in the Hague. The length
of time between a Boat crossing the line and resuming the Leg will be the same for all Boats
and will be based on the time between the first Boat crossing the line and 1200hrs on
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Saturday 20 June 2015. Final details will be contained in the Leg SI’s.
30.1.5 The total distance for the Legs is approximately 38739 nm.
30.1.6 In the event the OA decides after consulting with independent experts that the safety of the
Boats sailing part of Legs 2 and 3 is in doubt and they need to arrange for shipping of the
Boats for part of those Legs the RC will add additional Legs for any portion of Legs 2 or 3 to
be sailed after unloading from the ship and the original Leg will be scored at a finish prior to
the Boats loading onto the ship. Subsequent Legs will be renumbered.
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30.1.7 On a Leg a Boat may suspend Racing under the following conditions:
(a)
30.2
A Boat that suspends Racing after starting a Leg:
(i)
Shall report to race control as soon as possible the circumstances and her
position where she suspended Racing (ii)
May use a propulsion engine, haul out or make fast until she resumes Racing.
This alters RRS 45
(iii)
May, before resuming Racing remove garbage, use any equipment or receive
help to effect repairs but shall not take on food or other provisions without the
prior permission of the RC. This alters RRS 41 and 47.1
(iv)
Shall, before resuming Racing, return to the position where she suspended
Racing and inform race control that she has resumed Racing.
(v)
Shall, when suspending Racing after the preparatory signal and for the first
12 hours of a Leg she shall suspend for a minimum of 2 hours.
(vi)
Shall for any other suspension a minimum of 12 hours
(b)
A Boat may not suspend Racing on Leg 9.
(c)
On any other Leg a Boat may not suspend Racing within a 100 nautical mile radius of
a Leg finish line
DATES: RACE DAYS AND OFFICIAL FUNCTIONS
Date
Day
Start time
Event
8 Sep
Mon
09:00
Assembly Date
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Wed
09:30 (VOR offices)
Qualification race Leg 0 briefing (Skippers & Navigators)
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Fri
Following the dock out ceremony
Fit and use items of safety equipment, Rescue kite,
emergency steering, MOB
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Fri
14:00
Leg 0 Qualification Race
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Tue
08.00 to 09.00
Boat captains fleet walk-through
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Tue
09:30
Skippers & navigators briefing
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Tue
Following briefing
MRCC briefing (Skippers & Navigators)
ALICANTE
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10 Sep
12 Sep
12 Sep
30 Sep
30 Sep
30 Sep
2
nd
Thu
20:00
Race Village opening (all Crew Members + OBR)
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Oct
Fri
09:30
Press conference (Skippers)**
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Fri
12:00 (Sailors Terrace)
Guest’s on-board briefing (Team rep.)**
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Fri
14:00
Practice race
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Fri
16:00
Pro-Am race 1
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Sat
09:30 (boatyard)
Hospitality breakfast (3 Crew Members)**
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Sat
09:30 (Sailors Terrace)
Guest’s on-board briefing (Team rep.)**
3 Oct
3 Oct
3 Oct
3 Oct
4 Oct
4 Oct
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Sat
14:00
In-Port race
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Sat
60 mins after the first Boat docks
In-Port race prize giving (all Crew Members main stage)**
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Sat
09:30 (Sailors Terrace)
Guests on-board briefing (Team rep)**
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Sun
13:00
Pro-Am races 2 & 3
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Mon
09:00
Crisis Management briefing (PIC, Reserve PIC, navigator,
technical shore manager, team manager and the teams
communications manager
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Tue
09:30
Skippers & navigators briefing
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Tue
11:00
Ant-Piracy briefing (All Crew Members and OBR)
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Fri
09:30
Press conference (Skippers)**
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Fri
09:30 (Sailors Terrace)
Guests on-board briefing (Team rep)**
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Fri
13:00
Pro-Am races 4 & 5
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Sat
14:00
Leg start
4 Oct
4 Oct
5 Oct
5 Oct
6 Oct
7 Oct
7 Oct
10 Oct
10 Oct
10 Oct
11 Oct
CAPE TOWN
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Tue
08:00 to 09:00
Boat captains fleet walk-through
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Wed
09:30
Skippers & navigators briefing
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Fri
09:30
Press conference (Skippers)**
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Fri
11:00 (Sailors Terrace)
Guests on-board briefing (Team rep.)**
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Fri
13:00
Practice race
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Fri
15:00
Pro-Am race 1
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Fri
19:00
Life at the Extreme Awards Night (PIC, OBR, all Crew
Members)**
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Sat
09:30 (Boatyard)
Hospitality breakfast (3 Crew Members)**
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Sat
09:30 (Sailors Terrace)
Guests on-board briefing (Team rep.)**
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Sat
14:00
In-Port race
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Sat
60 mins after the first Boat docks
In-Port race prize giving (all Crew Members main stage)**
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Sun
09:30 (Sailors Terrace)
Guests on-board briefing (Team rep)**
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Sun
13:00
Pro-Am race 2 & 3
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Tue
15:00
Press conference (Skipper)**
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Wed
18:00
Leg start
11 Nov
12 Nov
14 Nov
14 Nov
14 Nov
14 Nov
14 Nov
15 Nov
15 Nov
15 Nov
15 Nov
16 Nov
16 Nov
18 Nov
19 Nov
Extra Legs added if Boats need to be shipped
ABU DHABI
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Mon
08:00 to 09:00
Boat captains fleet walk-through
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Mon
09:30
Skippers & navigators briefing
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Tue
15:00
Press conference (Skippers)**
st
Wed
11:00 (Sailors Terrace)
Guests on-board briefing (Team rep.)**
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Wed
13:00
Practice race
st
Wed
15:00
Pro-Am race 1
st
1 Jan
Thu
09:30 (Sailors Terrace)
Guests on-board briefing (Team rep)**
st
Thu
13:00
Pro-Am race 2 & 3
st
Thu
19:00
Life at the Extreme Awards Night (PIC, OBR, all Crew
Members)**
Fri
09:30 (Boatyard)
Hospitality breakfast (3 Crew Members)**
29 Dec
29 Dec
30 Dec
31 Dec
31 Dec
31 Dec
1 Jan
1 Jan
2
nd
Jan
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Jan
Fri
09:30 (Sailors Terrace)
Guests on-board briefing (Team rep.)**
2
nd
Jan
Fri
14:00
In-Port race
2
nd
Jan
Fri
60 mins after the first Boat docks
In-Port race prize giving (all Crew Members main stage)**
Sat
14:00
Leg start
rd
Tue
08:00 to 09:00
Boat captains fleet walk-through
rd
Tue
09:30
Skippers & navigators briefing
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Thu
11:00 (Sailors Terrace)
Guests on-board briefing (Team rep.)**
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Thu
13:00
Practice race
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Thu
15:00
Pro-Am race 1
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Fri
09:30
Press conference (Skippers)**
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Fri
09:30 (Sailors Terrace)
Guests on-board briefing (Team rep)**
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Fri
13:00
Pro-Am race 2 & 3
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Fri
19:00
Life at the Extreme Awards Night (PIC, OBR, all Crew
Members)**
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Sat
09:30 (boatyard)
Hospitality breakfast (3 Crew Members)**
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Sat
09:30 (Sailors Terrace)
Guests on-board briefing (Team rep.)**
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Sat
14:00
In-Port race
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Sat
60 mins after the first Boat docks
In-Port race prize giving (all Crew Members main stage)**
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Sun
14:00
Leg start
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3 Jan
SANYA ***
3 Feb
3 Feb
5 Feb
5 Feb
5 Feb
6 Feb
6 Feb
6 Feb
6 Feb
7 Feb
7 Feb
7 Feb
7 Feb
8 Feb
AUCKLAND
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Tue
08:00 to 09:00
Boat captains fleet walk-through
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Tue
09:30
Skippers & navigators briefing
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Thu
11:00 (Sailors Terrace)
Guests on-board briefing (Team rep.)**
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Thu
13:00
Practice race
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Thu
15:00
Pro-Am race 1
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Fri
09:30
Press conference (Skippers)**
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Fri
09:30 (Sailors Terrace)
Guests on-board briefing (Team rep)**
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Fri
13:00
Pro-Am race 2 & 3
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Fri
19:00
Life at the Extreme Awards Night (PIC, OBR, all Crew
Members)**
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Sat
09:30 (boatyard)
Hospitality breakfast (3 Crew Members)**
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Sat
09:30 (Sailors Terrace)
Guests on-board briefing (Team rep.)**
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Sat
14:00
In-Port race
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Sat
60 mins after the first Boat docks
In-Port race prize giving (all Crew Members main stage)**
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Sun
14:00
Leg start
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Tue
08:00 to 09:00
Boat captains fleet walk-through
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Tue
09:30
Skippers & navigators briefing
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Thu
11:00 (Sailors Terrace)
Guests on-board briefing (Team rep.)**
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Thu
13:00
Practice race
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Thu
15:00
Pro-Am race 1
10 Mar
10 Mar
12 Mar
12 Mar
12 Mar
13 Mar
13 Mar
13 Mar
13 Mar
14 Mar
14 Mar
14 Mar
14 Mar
15 Mar
ITAJAI
14 Apr
14 Apr
16 Apr
16 Apr
16 Apr
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Fri
09:30
Press conference (Skippers)**
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Fri
09:30 (Sailors Terrace)
Guests on-board briefing (Team rep)**
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Fri
13:00
Pro-Am race 2 & 3
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Fri
19:00
Life at the Extreme Awards Night (PIC, OBR, all Crew
Members)**
th
Sat
09:30 (boatyard)
Hospitality breakfast (3 Crew Members)**
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Sat
09:30 (Sailors Terrace)
Guests on-board briefing (Team rep.)**
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Sat
14:00
In-Port race
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Sat
60 mins after the first Boat docks
In-Port race prize giving (all Crew Members main stage)**
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Sun
14:00
Leg start
17 Apr
17 Apr
17 Apr
17 Apr
18 Apr
18 Apr
18 Apr
18 Apr
19 Apr
NEWPORT*
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Tue
08:00 to 09:00
Boat captains fleet walk-through
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Tue
09:30
Skippers & navigators briefing
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Thu
11:00 (Sailors Terrace)
Guests on-board briefing (Team rep.)**
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Thu
13:00
Practice race
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Thu
15:00
Pro-Am race 1
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Fri
09:30
Press conference (Skippers)**
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Fri
09:30 (Sailors Terrace)
Guests on-board briefing (Team rep)**
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Fri
13:00
Pro-Am race 2 & 3
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Fri
19:00
Life at the Extreme Awards Night (PIC, OBR, all Crew
Members)**
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Sat
09:30 (boatyard)
Hospitality breakfast (3 Crew Members)**
th
Sat
09:30 (Sailors Terrace)
Guests on-board briefing (Team rep.)**
th
Sat
14:00
In-Port race
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Sat
60 mins after the first Boat docks
In-Port race prize giving (all Crew Members main stage)**
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Sun
14:00
Leg start
12 May
12 May
14 May
14 May
14 May
15 May
15 May
15 May
15 May
16 May
16 May
16 May
16 May
17 May
LISBON
2
nd
Jun
Tue
08:00 to 09:00
Boat captains fleet walk-through
2
nd
Jun
Tue
09:30
Skippers & navigators briefing
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4 Jun
Thu
11:00 (Sailors Terrace)
Guests on-board briefing (Team rep.)**
th
Thu
13:00
Practice race
th
Thu
15:00
Pro-Am race 1
th
Fri
09:30
Press conference (Skippers)**
th
Fri
09:30 (Sailors Terrace)
Guests on-board briefing (Team rep)**
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Fri
13:00
Pro-Am race 2 & 3
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Fri
19:00
Life at the Extreme Awards Night (PIC, OBR, all Crew
Members)**
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Sat
09:30 (boatyard)
Hospitality breakfast (3 Crew Members)**
th
Sat
09:30 (Sailors Terrace)
Guests on-board briefing (Team rep.)**
th
Sat
14:00
In-Port race
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Sat
60 mins after the first Boat docks
In-Port race prize giving (all Crew Members main stage)**
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Sun
14:00
Leg start
4 Jun
4 Jun
5 Jun
5 Jun
5 Jun
5 Jun
6 Jun
6 Jun
6 Jun
6 Jun
7 Jun
LORIENT*
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Thu
08:00 to 09:00
Boat captains fleet walk-through
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Thu
09:30
Skippers & navigators briefing
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Sat
09:30
Press conference (Skippers)**
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Sat
11:00 (TBC)
Guests on-board briefing (Team rep.)**
th
Sat
13:00
Practice race
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Sat
15:00
Pro-Am race 1 & 2
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Fri
19:00
Life at the Extreme Awards Night (PIC, OBR, all Crew
Members)**
th
Sun
09:30 (TBC)
Guests on-board briefing (Team rep.)**
th
Sun
14:00
In-Port race
th
Sun
60 mins after the first Boat docks
In-Port race prize giving (all Crew Members main stage)**
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Mon
09:30 (TBC)
Guests on-board briefing (Team rep)**
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Mon
13:00
Pro-Am race 3
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Tue
17:00
Leg start
11 Jun
11 Jun
13 Jun
13 Jun
13 Jun
13 Jun
13 Jun
14 Jun
14 Jun
14 Jun
15 Jun
15 Jun
16 Jun
THE HAGUE*
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Fri
09:30
Press conference (Skippers)**
th
Sat
Continuation procedure in Leg SI’s
Leg continuation
20 Jun
20 Jun
GOTHENBURG*
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Wed
08:00 to 09:00
Boat captains fleet walk-through
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Wed
09:30
Skippers & navigators briefing
th
Thu
11:00 (Sailors Terrace)
Guests on-board briefing (Team rep.)**
th
Thu
13:00
Practice race
th
Thu
15:00
Pro-Am race 1
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Fri
09:30
Press conference (Skippers)**
th
Fri
09:30 (Sailors Terrace)
Guests on-board briefing (Team rep.)**
th
Fri
13:00
Pro-Am race 2 & 3
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Sat
09:30 (boatyard)
Hospitality breakfast (3 Crew Members)**
th
Sat
09:30 (Sailors Terrace)
Guests on-board briefing (Team rep.)**
th
Sat
13:00
In-Port race
th
Sat
60 mins after the first Boat docks
In-Port race prize giving (all Crew Members main stage)**
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Sat
19:00
Final Life at the Extreme Awards Night (PIC, OBR, all
Crew Members)**
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Sun
10:00
Boats open to invited guests CPP 10.2
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Mon
12:00
Boats may depart Gothenburg CPP 10.2
24 Jun
24 Jun
25 Jun
25 Jun
25 Jun
26 Jun
26 Jun
26 Jun
27 Jun
27 Jun
27 Jun
27 Jun
27 Jun
28 Jun
29 Jun
* Denotes a Non-Haul-out Stop
** Denotes Official functions and the people required NOR 13.4 & 24.3
***Denotes a Restricted-Haul-out Stop
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APPENDIX D
31.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
31.1
The OA’s CEO or a person appointed by the CEO
(a) Initial disputes relating to the CPP
31.2
International Jury (IJ)
(a) All Racing Rules of Sailing RRS protests and requests for redress
(b) All measurement protests
(c) Applying penalties for Anti Doping Violations
(d) Any matter referred to them by the RC or the OA
When a matter or dispute is not allocated to a body by NOR Appendix D or when there is
doubt as to which body has authority it shall be decided by the IJ.
31.3
Umpires
(a) All matters under Addendum Q
(b) Issuing of event calls
31.4
Court of Arbitration in Sport (CAS)
(a) Any appeal under the Anti Doping Rules: NOR Appendix E
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APPENDIX E
32.
ANTI-DOPING AGREEMENT
1.
The International Sailing Federation (“ISAF”) and
2.
Volvo Ocean Race S.L.U. (“VOR”)
Background
This Agreement records the party’s agreement as to doping control testing during the Volvo Ocean
Race 2014-2015 from 4 October 2014 until one day after the conclusion of the last Volvo Ocean Race
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2014-2015, (28 June 2015).
32.1
Specifications and Requirements
(a) The Anti-Doping programme shall be planned and carried out in accordance with the
requirements of ISAF Regulation 21 which is consistent with the World Anti-Doping Code.
http://www.sailing.org/tools/documents/2012Regulation21AntiDopingCode-[12008].pdf
(b) In respect of ISAF Regulation 21, it is agreed the MNA of the Participant Crew Member or
OBR is applicable rather than the MNA of the yacht concerned where it may differ.
(c) ADAMS shall be used for doping control purposes.
32.2
Doping Control Testing
(a) Clearidium will conduct all Doping Control Testing, with the exception of any of the athletes
are in an International or National Registered Testing Pool who may be subject to testing
under other applicable regimes. All samples to be collected will be urine samples. The InCompetition period will start from the first scheduled day of racing of the Race until the end of
Protest Time for the last In-Port race in Gothenburg scheduled at the date of this Agreement
for 27 June 2015.
32.3
Letter of authority
(a) ISAF shall provide Clearidium with a ‘Letter of authority’ authorizing Clearidium to carry out
doping controls on behalf of ISAF during the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015 as required.
32.4
Arrangements prior to races
(a) VOR shall arrange the following for the purpose of Doping Control in each regatta venue:
i.
facilities as per Appendix 1 of the Agreement; ii. full accreditation access to all areas for all persons in the Doping Control Team; iii. dedicated interpreters to the Doping Control Team, if required; and iv. an adequate number of chaperones during the sampling as per qualifications defined
in Appendix 2. Number of chaperones available on reasonable notice shall be 6 in
each race venue, unless otherwise agreed. 32.5
Participant Crew Member or OBR information and whereabouts
(b) VOR shall require competitors to provide ISAF with names, addresses, telephone numbers
and positions of their Participant Crew Members or OBR to be selected for testing. This
information shall be updated, as required. To assist with testing, whereabouts need only be
provided by athletes as per the attached schedule (Appendix 1).
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32.6
Therapeutic Use Exemptions
(a) Participant Crew Members or OBR shall seek TUE’s from ISAF.
32.7
Planning – testing
(a) Selection of Participant Crew Members or OBR shall be carried out by Clearidium in
accordance with ISAF Regulation 21, in consultation with ISAF and VOR
(b) Testing during the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015 may take place at the following venues:
i. Alicante ii. Cape Town iii. Abu Dhabi iv. Sanya v. Auckland vi. Itajai vii. Newport viii. Lisbon ix. Lorient x. Gothenburg (c) The number of tests shall be agreed from time to time between ISAF and VOR but shall
depend on the number of Participant Crew Members or OBR participating and generally be
consistent with the proportionate number of tests applied during ISAF’s own World
Championship events.
32.8
Test Organisations and Doping Control Personnel
(a) Only approved Doping Control Personnel shall be used for sampling under this Agreement
and shall be adequately experienced and have valid accreditation from Clearidium and shall
be English speakers. One Doping Control Officer shall be appointed to be in charge of each
sample collection.
32.9
Laboratories
(a) Doping Control Samples shall be analysed only in WADA-accredited laboratories. The choice
of the WADA-accredited laboratory used for the Sample analysis shall be determined by the
Clearidium in consultation with ISAF
(b) All results and reports will be forwarded to ISAF and WADA.
(c) A copy of the analysis report shall be sent to ISAF and the World Anti-Doping Agency.
32.10
Transport and Equipment
(a) All equipment will be standard tamper evident doping control equipment (Berlinger)
(b) Clearidium’s English and French language doping control forms shall be used during the
doping controls. Documentation from the doping control sampling shall be sent to ISAF.
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(c) All collected samples shall be stored and handled in accordance with WADA IST guidelines
(d) All transport of samples will be transferred to the laboratory using DHL or Fedex or delivered
in person by Clearidium personnel.
32.11
Results Management
(a) Results management and the conduct of hearings from a test shall be managed by ISAF in
accordance with ISAF Regulation 21.
32.12
Confidentiality
(a) Except for the disclosure of necessary information to the parties planning and/or carrying out
the doping controls, ISAF and Clearidium undertake to keep confidential all information,
including contact details concerning athletes, provided under this agreement.
This
confidentiality obligation shall be maintained both during the term of this agreement and after
its termination.
APPENDIX 1: Whereabouts
LOCATION
START WHEREABOUTS
FINISH WHEREABOUTS
Alicante, Spain
4 October 2014
11 October 2014
Cape Town, South Africa
12 November 2014
19 November 2014
Abu Dhabi, UAE
30 December 2014
3 January 2015
Sanya, China
4 February 2015
8 February 2015
Auckland, New Zealand
11 March 2015
15 March 2015
Itajai, Brazil
14 April 2015
29 April 2015
Newport, USA
13 May 2015
17 May 2015
Lisbon, Portugal
3 June 2015
7 June 2015
Lorient, France
11 June 2015
17 June 2015
Gothenburg, Sweden
24 June 2015
27 June 2015
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APPENDIX 2
PARTICIPANT’S CREW MEMBER and OBR DECLARATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT and AGREEMENT
I, as a Participating Crew Member or OBR in the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015 (the Race) hereby
acknowledge and agree as follows:
1.
I have received and had an opportunity to review the International Sailing Federation AntiDoping Rules.
2.
I consent and agree to comply with and be bound by all of the provisions of the
International Sailing Federation Anti-Doping Rules, including but not limited to, all
amendments to the Anti-Doping Rules and all International Standards incorporated in the
Anti-Doping Rules.
3.
I undertake to duly provide my whereabouts information in accordance with the
International Sailing Federation Anti-Doping Rules and as required by ISAF from time to
time.
4.
I understand that if I need to use a Prohibited Substance or Prohibited Method for
therapeutic reasons, this is subject to obtaining a TUE in accordance with the provisions of
the Anti-Doping Rules.
5.
I acknowledge and agree that ISAF Member National Authorities and the International
Sailing Federation have jurisdiction to impose sanctions as provided in the International
Sailing Federation Anti-Doping Rules.
6.
I also acknowledge and agree that any dispute arising out of a decision made pursuant to
the International Sailing Federation Anti-Doping Rules, after exhaustion of the process
expressly provided for in the International Sailing Federation Anti-Doping Rules, may be
appealed exclusively as provided in ISAF Regulation 21.13 (Appeals) of the International
Sailing Federation Anti-Doping Rules to the Court of Arbitration for Sport for final and
binding arbitration
7.
I acknowledge and agree that I agree to be bound by any such decision of the Court of
Arbitration for Sport and that I will not bring any claim, arbitration, lawsuit or litigation in any
other court or tribunal in connection with such decision.
8.
I have read and understood this Acknowledgement and Agreement.
Date
Print Name (Last Name, First Name)
Date of Birth
(Day/Month/Year)
Signature (or, if a minor, signature of
legal guardian)
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APPENDIX F
34.
TEAM TENDERS (a)
Team tenders shall be clearly identified with their teams name and or branding on
each side of the hull or pontoons and any console or cabin. There shall be a staff or
pole at least 2.4m high to prominently display the Volvo Ocean Race allocated purple
flag with the teams abbreviated name, which shall be displayed whenever the tender
is away from its mooring.
(b)
Each Boat may only have one tender in the racing area.
(c)
Tenders must not interfere with official boats or a VO65 from other teams.
(d)
Tenders in breach of this Rule may have their privileges removed.
When there is an exclusion zone in place for a Leg start: from the preparatory signal until the
start signal team tenders will remain close to the exclusion zone line as described in the
relevant Leg SI addendum (diagram 1). During this period team tenders shall not interfere with
restrict or interfere with any RC or media boats while performing their duties. Team tenders
are permitted to move along the exclusion zone line.
Diagram 1.
For In-Port and Leg starts
In-Port Race Course
1P
Teams
1S
Teams
Teams
Teams
2P
2S
RC
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APPENDIX G
35.
SAFETY LAYOUT
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Diagram 2.
Official Flags
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